Table of contents
Chapter 1 - The role of probiotics in optimizing gut function in poultry:
Guillermo Tellez and Juan D. Latorre, University of Arkansas, USA; Margarita A. Arreguin-Nava, Eco-Bio LLC, USA; and Billy M. Hargis, University of Arkansas, USA;
1 Introduction
2 Experiences of probiotics in poultry
3 Probiotics and inflammation
4 Risks of overuse of antibiotics
5 The use of direct-fed microbials
6 Conclusion
7 Where to look for further information
8 References
Chapter 2 - Role of prebiotics in poultry gastrointestinal tract health, function, and microbiome composition:
Steven C. Ricke, University of Arkansas, USA;
1 Introduction
2 Prebiotics: definition
3 The avian upper GIT: potential impact of prebiotics
4 The avian intestinal microbiome, function, and prebiotics
5 Cecal composition and functional characteristics
6 Cecal microbiome: general characteristics
7 Cecal microbiome and prebiotics: current perspectives and future prospects
8 Summary and conclusions
9 Where to look for further information
10 References
Chapter 3 - Probiotics, prebiotics and other feed additives to improve gut function and immunity in poultry:
Robert Moore, RMIT University, Australia;
1 Introduction
2 Prebiotics
3 The efficacy of probiotics
4 Effects of probiotics and prebiotics
5 Selection, delivery and action of probiotic bacteria
6 Questions and opportunities regarding the use of probiotics
7 New frontiers and future research directions in probiotic development
8 Where to look for further information
9 References