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Jesica E Blajman¹, María V Zbrun², Diego M Astesana¹

¹Laboratorio de Análisis de Alimentos, Instituto de Ciencias Veterinarias del Litoral, Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (ICIVET-CONICET/UNL), Esperanza, Santa Fe, Argentina.

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Probiotics offer a promising alternative to antibiotic growth promoters in broiler farming. Supplementing broiler diets with probiotics can improve gut health and overall performance, supporting sustainable poultry production.

Keywords:

Broilers Intestinal microbiota Microbiota intestinal Pollos parrilleros Probiotics Probióticos

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Animal Science
Microbiology
Veterinary Medicine

Context:

The broiler industry is a significant economic driver in Argentina, with rapid growth outpacing other meat sectors.
Intensive broiler rearing systems, while efficient, expose birds to daily stressors.
Antibiotic use in poultry has raised concerns regarding antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Purpose:

To review the efficacy of probiotics as alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters in broiler diets.
To explore how probiotics can enhance sanitary conditions and performance in broilers.
To provide an updated summary of current research on probiotic supplementation in poultry.

Summary:

Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that can stabilize gut flora and improve broiler health.
Supplementation with probiotics has demonstrated potential in enhancing growth parameters and feed conversion ratios.
This review highlights probiotics as a viable strategy to replace conventional antimicrobial growth promoters.

Impact:

Probiotics offer a sustainable solution to reduce reliance on antibiotics in broiler production.
Improved broiler health and performance through probiotics can lead to economic benefits for the industry.
The findings support the integration of probiotics for safer and more efficient poultry farming practices.