special edition: pig and poultry gut health
Acids are for the birds
One international research group focused on the use of boric acid with broilers as a way to support birds through a salmonella challenge. The feed additive may improve intestinal health, support homeostasis in the intestinal tract and reduce salmonella levels.
Similarly, lauric acid has been of interest to researchers in Brazil as a way to boost weight gain and support bird health without the use of an antibiotic.