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Effects of Microencapsulated Blends of Organics Acids (OA) and Essential Oils (EO) as a Feed Additive for Broiler Chicken. A Focus on Growth Performance, Gut Morphology and Microbiology

Alessandro Stamilla, Antonino Messina, Sabrina Sallemi, Lucia Condorelli, Francesco Antoci, Roberto Puleio 4, Guido Ruggero Loria, Giuseppe Cascone and Massimiliano Lanza

Alessandro Stamilla, Antonino Messina, Sabrina Sallemi, Lucia Condorelli, Francesco Antoci, Roberto Puleio 4, Guido Ruggero Loria, Giuseppe Cascone and Massimiliano Lanza

Effects of Microencapsulated Blends of Organics Acids (OA) and Essential Oils (EO) as a Feed Additive for Broiler Chicken. A Focus on Growth Performance, Gut Morphology and Microbiology

Abstract

Replacing antibiotics with natural alternative compounds in poultry feeding is being increased in the last few years to challenge the antibiotic resistance problem. Among natural compounds, organic acids and essential oils could be a favorable option.