Gut Microbiota's Role in Optimizing the Chicken Digestive System

Al-Alhially, Aymen Abdullah; Flayyih, Ahmed N.

doi:10.23975/bjvr.2025.156143.1184

	Gut Microbiota's Role in Optimizing the Chicken Digestive System
Basrah Journal of Veterinary Research
Volume 24, Issue 2, June 2025, Pages 1-13 PDF (986.36 K)
Document Type: Review Paper
DOI: 10.23975/bjvr.2025.156143.1184
Authors
Aymen Abdullah Al-Alhially^* ; Ahmed N. Flayyih^*
Department of Pathology and Poultry Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq.
Abstract
Chickens' general well-being and productivity depend heavily on their gut health. It describes how well the gastrointestinal system functions and the complex interactions it has with microbial communities. In order to optimize the chicken's digestive tract, this paper examines the importance of gut microbiota, highlighting the ways in which these microbes support performance, health, and resistance to disease. The intricate microbiome found in the gut is important for immunological response, digestion, and nutrient absorption. It is crucial to comprehend gut health since, even in the absence of obvious symptoms of illness, it can have a direct impact on hen performance. This can be accomplished in a number of ways, including by offering a well-balanced diet high in fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics. These elements encourage the development of advantageous bacteria, which enhances the hens' general health and performance. The chicken's digestive system depends on its gut flora. Poultry farmers can improve the well-being and output of their flocks by comprehending its function and putting prevention measures in place to keep the microbiota steady.
Keywords
gut microbiota; intestine; chicken
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