Combatting broiler stress with a polyphenols and functional amino acids combo in diet

Although differing in magnitude, stressors are common in broiler farms during breeding, handling and transportation. This is why innovative solutions remain crucial for mitigating the damaging effects of stress on the health and welfare of birds. In their study published in Nature (2024), researchers indicate how a balanced diet supplemented with functional amino acids and polyphenols confers intestinal barrier integrity in broilers following stress exposure. The gut acts as a sentinel in cha