Research progress on role of probiotics in intestinal health of livestock and poultry
Probiotics are a kind of living microorganisms,and taking probiotics in moderation is beneficial to the health of the host.Probiotics have the functions of antitoxin,anti-pathogenic bacteria,and diarrhea reduction,which can improve the balance of intestinal flora,promote the digestion and absorption of nutrients,and improve host immunity.Adding probiotics to livestock and poultry diets can supplement intestinal microbial population,improve animal production performance,and restore the immune system function of the host.In this paper,the screening criteria,action mechanism,and application progress of probiotics in intestinal health of livestock and poultry were summarized,and the effects of probiotics on intestinal structure,immune function,and production performance were discussed,which provided a reference for the application of probiotics in livestock and poultry production.
probioticslivestock and poultryintestinal floraintestinal health