The impact of intestinal viruses
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Intestinal health is a complex issue. Chicken guts are often infected by more than one intestinal virus type at the same time, a fact that makes dealing with intestinal viruses challenging. Yet, it is worthwhile, as gut health has an immediate effect on technical results. Intestinal viruses affect the intestinal epithelium in the chicken’s gut, impacting the absorption rate of nutrients and feed intake. As feed is by far the largest cost item at the poultry holding, feed efficiency is of utmo
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