What poultry producers should know about endotoxins

Abstract

Effective endotoxin management is a crucial task for poultry producers, allowing them to safeguard their animals' health and productivity. In this second part of our two-part series on endotoxin management for poultry, we look at the stress factors that can lead to an increase of circulating LPS, the consequences for poultry animals' welfare, health and productivity, and the animals' internal strategies to deal with the issue.