Prof Filip VAN IMMERSEEL gives his highlight on The use of exogenous butyrate, and the stimulation of endogenous intestinal butyrate production, in broilers.

Produced by the endogenous bacteria or supplemented through the diet, butyrate exhibits lots of positive effects on intestinal integrity, gut immune function, regulation of gut-brain axis up to acting on pathogens such as Salmonella.

During this event, worldwide experts explore all potentials of butyrate from endogenous microbiota or dietary supplementation to strengthen health of the animals.

Advancia Academy 2019- Butyrate: from the Nutrient to the Messenger - Highlight