Focus on gut health growing

摘要

THE optimization of animal health and nutrient utilization is a key component of improving the production efficiency of agricultural animals, and with the recent and projected increases in demand for animal products, large efforts have been made to identify novel ways to increase the efficiency of food production. Scientists are focusing on new potential targets of feed additives to improve animal health and nutrient absorption. For example, a new emphasis has been placed on the gut of the animal and, in particular, gastrointestinal health, which can influence animal development, health and susceptibility to disease and nutrient metabolism.