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The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of synbiotic compared to traditional antibiotics in controlling Salmonella infection in broilers.

April 19, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

The role of synbiotic in controlling Salmonella infection in broilers

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Demonstrates the effectiveness of synbiotic in reducing Salmonella colonization in broilers, suggesting a safe alternative to antibiotics.

The research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of synbiotic compared to traditional antibiotics in controlling Salmonella infection in broilers.
Isolation and characterization of Salmonella from 25 poultry farms in Northwest Delta, Egypt.
Evaluation of virulence genes and antibiotic sensitivity of isolated Salmonella strains.
Comparison of synbiotic and traditional antibiotics on Salmonella colonization and poultry performance after artificial infection.
Salmonella was detected in 16% of samples with three serotypes identified.
Marked antibiotic resistance was noted, especially against amoxicillin (100%) and ampicillin (75%).
Synbiotic supplementation improved growth performance and reduced Salmonella colonization compared to untreated and antibiotic-treated groups.

Salim et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Demonstrates the effectiveness of synbiotic in reducing Salmonella colonization in broilers, suggesting a safe alternative to antibiotics.