Abstract

IMPACT OF PROBIOTICS, PREBIOTICS AND ENZYMES (GUTBLOOM) IN POULTRY: A REVIEW

Priyanshu Shekhar*, Tarkeshwar Singh, Rajeshwar Singh and Himanshu Chandra Shekhar

ABSTRACT

Probiotics: The novel feed supplements are naturally occurring beneficial live microbes including bacteria, yeast, and fungi. In general, probiotics are proven to improve the health of animals, birds and human beings. Addition of probiotics to poultry feed/diet also improves egg production in layers, healthy GUT in layers and broilers. Generally, live apathogenic microbial strains, singly or as multi-strain probiotics, belonging to genus Lactobacillus, Streptococcus, Bacillus, Aspergillus and Saccharomyces are used in poultry. Prebiotics: Prebiotics are a group of nutrients that are degraded by gut microbiota. Fructo oligosaccharides and Mannan oligosaccharides are the two important groups of prebiotics withbeneficial effects on poultry health. Enzymes: The biggest single expense in any system of poultry production is feed accounting for up to 70% of total production cost per bird. Poultry naturally produces enzymes to aid the digestion of feed nutrients. However, they do not have enzyme to break down fiber completely and need exogenous enzymes in feed to aid digestion. The present article reviews the beneficial effects and potential applications of probiotics, prebiotics and enzymes on health, immunity and production performances in poultry.

Keywords: Probiotics, Prebiotics, Enzymes, Poultry, Production, Health, Immunity.