Gut Health

Campylobacter is not a commensal in chickens and compromises gut health and performance

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July 02, 2019 caeca, Campylobacter, cases, chicken flocks, commensal, cross-contamination risks, diets, diseases, diversity, EU, Europe, feed conversion, harmful, health, host, IHSIG, immune responses, immunity, infection, inflammation, interactions, liver, mortality, pathogen, polyunsaturated fatty acids, PUFAs, salmon oil, severity, under-cooking, weight gain, welfare
Speaker: Dr Lisa WILLIAMS, Swansea, UK

Campylobacter is not a harmless commensal, affecting bird health, welfare and performance. There is a changing host-pathogen dynamic, with possible campylobacter mutation, including bacteria gene transfer. Exposure is difficult to prevent and the best way forward is to improve chicken resistance.


6th international Conference on Poultry Intestinal Health (IHSIG)
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