Research Progress in Poultry Production, Intestinal Health, and Product Quality

Dear Colleagues,

The dynamic progress in poultry production aimed at acquiring meat and eggs has many challenges ahead. Recently, European policy has been setting trends in line with the Green Deal strategy. Intensive production must adapt its technology to new assumptions leading to the use of neutral, pro-environmental solutions. Simplicity and low cost for alternative additives to poultry feed and bedding is a priority for producers; however, they not only must be effective for production results, but should also support intestinal health, on which many aspects of the proper functioning of birds depend. From the consumers' point of view, the quality of the obtained products should meet the highest quality requirements.

The Special Issue “Research Progress in Poultry Production, Intestinal Health, and Product Quality” is aimed at publishing current achievements and scientific papers focused on, but not limited to, technological solutions for poultry production, including feed and litter additives, that have beneficial effects on production while maintaining bird health and resulting in good-quality products, through the use of simple, natural solutions that will reduce the environmental impact, with an explanation of the mechanisms.

We invite scientists to submit papers indicating scientific progress that meets the assumptions of sustainable poultry practice, having an impact on production efficiency, bird health and product quality, while taking into account the environment, including the reduction of synthetics and responsible use of natural resources, which can be an innovation in poultry production.

We therefore invite you to participate in this issue and submit research papers, reviews and case reports.

Dr. Jakub Biesek
Dr. Mirosław Banaszak
Prof. Dr. Marek Adamski
Guest Editors

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