Feed and water quality paramount to poultry gut health

Feed, along with all feed ingredients, should be evaluated for quality because feed has a greater impact on gut health than any other factor. Contaminants and particle size need to be considered because these can impact gut health directly or through modulation of the bacterial population in the gut. Feed access with correct feeder spacing is crucial for the flock at all ages. But don’t forget the most important nutrient: water. Birds rely on optimal gut health to be able to digest feed eff