ReviewFrontiers in veterinary science2018
Review: Roles of Prebiotics in Intestinal Ecosystem of Broilers.
Review in Frontiers in veterinary science, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 103 papers.
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103 citing papers in PubMed, 208 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Mannooligosaccharides modulate mucin O-glycan-gut microbe interactions and preserve the intestinal barrier in weaned piglets.Journal of animal science and biotechnology · 2026Article
- Effect of using mannan-oligosaccharides and β-glucans as feed additives on growth, biochemical parameters, and immunity of Salmonella enterica serovar Enteritidis-challenged turkey.Veterinary research communications · 2026Article
- From Gut to Gain: The Microbiome's Contribution to Broiler Health and Productivity.Veterinary sciences · 2026Review
- Effects of guava pomace combined with gut modulators on growth performance, cecal histomorphology and gene expression in rabbits.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Influence of dietary Spirulina platensis powder individually or in combination with mannan oligosaccharide on growth performance, serum metabolites, and gut health of broiler chickens exposed to aflatoxin B1.Tropical animal health and production · 2026Article
- Gum Arabic as a functional feed additive in poultry and rabbits: a comprehensive review of growth, physiology, and stress resilience.Tropical animal health and production · 2026Review
- Enhancing the resistant starch content of cassava starch via heat-moisture treatment for application as a prebiotic in chicken feed.Veterinary and animal science · 2026Article
- The effects of drinking water with essential oils-organic acids blend replacing preventive antibiotics during withdrawal period on growth performance and gut health of broilers in a commercial farm.Poultry science · 2026Article
- Limosilactobacillus reuteri enhances production performance and ovarian function via modulation of the gut-ovary axis in laying hens.Microbiome · 2026Article
- Insights into Non-Antibiotic Alternative and Emerging Control Strategies for Chicken Coccidiosis.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2026Review
- Far-infrared ray and β-mannanase influence on growth performance, meat quality, gut morphology, and blood parameters in nutritionally challenged broilers.Journal of animal science and technology · 2026Article
- UnderstandingFrontiers in cellular and infection microbiology · 2026Review
- Isolation, characterization, and molecular identification ofJournal of advanced veterinary and animal research · 2026Article
- Impact of prebiotic supplementation on the zootechnical and health performance in broiler chickens.Veterinarni medicina · 2025Article
- Dietary fiber derived short-chain fatty acids as a critical driver of the gut-bone axis in animal bone health: A review.Animal nutrition (Zhongguo xu mu shou yi xue hui) · 2025Review
- Effects ofAnimals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
- Advancing Nigerian Indigenous Poultry Health and Production, Use of Probiotics as Viable Alternatives to Antibiotics: A Review.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- The Role of Phosphorus Sources and Phytase in Growth Performance and Feed Digestibility in Broilers.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2025Article
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Abstract
In recent years, prebiotics have been considered as potential alternatives to antibiotics. Mechanisms by which prebiotics modulate the ecosystem of the gut include alternation of the intestinal microbiota, improvement of the epithelium, and stimulation of the immune system. It is suggested that the administration of prebiotics not only influences these aspects but also regulates the interaction between the host and the intestinal microbiota comprehensively. In this review, we will discuss how each prebiotic ameliorates the ecosystem by direct or indirect mechanisms. Emphasis will be placed on the effects of prebiotics, including mannan oligosaccharides, β-glucans, and fructans, on the interaction between the intestinal microbiota, gut integrity, and the immunity of broilers. We will highlight how the prebiotics modulate microbial community and regulate production of cytokines and antibodies, improving gut development and the overall broiler health. Understanding the cross talk between prebiotics and the intestinal ecosystem may provide us with novel insights and strategies for preventing pathogen invasion and improving health and productivity of broilers. However, further studies need to be conducted to identify the appropriate dosages and better resources of prebiotics for refinement of administration, as well as to elucidate the unknown mechanisms of action.
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