ReviewGut pathogens2018
The role of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics in animal nutrition.
Review in Gut pathogens, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 242 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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242 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- The promise of pectic oligosaccharides as a novel sustainable additive in poultry production: A systematic review.Poultry science · 2026Pooled it
- Maternal and infant probiotic administration for morbidity of very low birth weight infants: a three-arm randomized placebo-controlled trial.European journal of nutrition · 2022Trial
- Enhanced Survival of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum TUA2424L in Acidic Environments Using Different Types of Protectants in Freeze-Dried Powder.Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins · 2026Article
- Comparative Assessment of Autochthonous Probiotic Lactic Acid Bacteria on Growth Performance, Blood Biochemistry, and Intestinal Microbiota of Broiler Chickens in Côte d'Ivoire.Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins · 2026Article
- Next-Generation Probiotics in Poultry: From Conventional Strains to Engineered and Synbiotic Approaches.Microorganisms · 2026Review
- Investigation of the Immunomodulatory Effects of Combined Prebiotic, Probiotic, and Postbiotic Mixtures in Chicken Ileal Explant Cultures.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Article
- Interplay between gut health, immunity, and bone development in broilers: role of feed additives.Poultry science · 2026Review
- Effects of Dietary Supplementation withBiology · 2026Article
- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Gut Microbiota and Probiotics Among Ecuadorian Medical Students.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Altitude-Associated Divergence of the Gut Microbiome in Endangered Forest Musk Deer: Evidence From Integrated Metagenomics, Metabolomics, and Culturomics.Evolutionary applications · 2026Article
- Antimicrobial-resistant Escherichia Coli and Salmonella in poultry production and spread and effect in the one health framework.Poultry science · 2026Review
- From Sea to Cell:Marine drugs · 2026Article
- Natural and Biological Products Therapeutic Potential in Restoring Gut Microbiome: Mechanistic Insights and Clinical Implications.Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins · 2026Review
- One Health perspective on mycotoxins in poultry production: Ecology, toxicological effects, occupational and environmental exposure, food safety risks, and mitigation strategies (2020-2025).Veterinary world · 2026Review
- Alleviation of heat stress-induced microbial dysbiosis in pigs through dietary supplementation with vitamins and trace elements.Animal microbiome · 2026Article
- Short-Chain Fatty Acids Regulate Poultry Feed Intake via the Hypothalamus: Receptor-Mediated and Epigenetic Mechanisms.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Review
- Effect of Probiotic and Synbiotic Supplementation on Growth Performance, Serum Parameters and Gut Histomorphometry in Broiler Chickens Challenged With Eimeria.Veterinary medicine and science · 2026Article
- AOpen veterinary journal · 2026Article
- Coencapsulation of MultistrainInternational journal of microbiology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Along with the intensive development of methods of livestock breeding, breeders' expectations are growing concerning feed additives that would guarantee such results as accelerating growth rate, protection of health from pathogenic infections and improvement of other production parameters such as: absorption of feed and quality of meat, milk, eggs. The main reason for their application would be a strive to achieve some beneficial effects comparable to those of antibiotic-based growth stimulators, banned on 01 January 2006. High hopes are being associated with the use of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics. Used mainly for maintenance of the equilibrium of the intestinal microbiota of livestock, they turn out to be an effective method in fight against pathogens posing a threat for both animals and consumers. This paper discusses definitions of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics. Criteria that have to be met by those kinds of formulas are also presented. The paper offers a list of the most commonly used probiotics and prebiotics and some examples of their combinations in synbiotic formulas used in animal feeding. Examples of available study results on the effect of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics on animal health are also summarised.
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