New method for early detection of gut health issues in broilers

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The Gut Damage Ratio effectively differentiates between broilers with and without gut health problems, and early assay results at 21 days significantly correlate with final slaughter weight. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Kirsten van Hees; Reinier van Velzen; Joost Thijssen; Lucas Hofmans; Remco Dijkman; Richard Ducatelle; Robert Jan Molenaar

doi:10.1080/03079457.2025.2521354

June 20, 2025Avian PathologyOpen Access

New method for early detection of gut health issues in broilers

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RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS: .Gut Damage Ratio differs between broilers with or without gut health problems.Results of both assays in 21-day-old broilers relate significantly to slaughter weight.

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