Recent updates on encapsulated probiotics in poultry: a review

Area of Science:

• Animal Science
• Microbiology
• Food Science

Background:

• Global poultry consumption is rising, necessitating sustainable production methods.
• Antibiotic use in poultry for growth promotion raises concerns about antibiotic resistance.
• Probiotic bacteria can improve poultry growth and gut health but face survival challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review current encapsulation technologies for probiotics in poultry.
• To discuss the effects of encapsulated probiotics on poultry performance.
• To explore future prospects and challenges of encapsulated probiotics in the poultry industry.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of encapsulation techniques for probiotics.
• Analysis of studies on the impact of encapsulated probiotics on poultry growth and health.
• Exploration of challenges and future directions in probiotic encapsulation for poultry.

Main Results:

• Encapsulation protects probiotic bacteria from harsh gastrointestinal conditions.
• Probiotic encapsulation has demonstrated improvements in poultry growth performance.
• Encapsulated probiotics show potential in suppressing pathogenic bacteria in poultry.

Conclusions:

• Encapsulated probiotics are a viable alternative to antibiotics in poultry nutrition.
• Further research is needed to optimize encapsulation technologies and address industry challenges.
• Encapsulated probiotics hold significant promise for sustainable poultry production.