Energy is a major driver of feed costs in poultry production. While the energy metabolism is influenced by many factors, the digestive microbiota plays a central role in carbohydrates digestion. It is estimated that, in poultry, 5 to 30% of the total energy requirement is provided by the microbiota. In this white paper, you will find:
- Main knowledges about the energy metabolism in laying hens
- Insights into the microbiota key role in the energy metabolism
- Mechanisms of Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM I-4622 (MA 18/5M) involved in feed efficiency
- Zootechnical benefits associated with microbiota modulation in a dietary energy dilution context
