The liver: A big organ with a big role

The liver is a central laboratory of a chicken’s body. It is essential that this organ is kept in an excellent condition in order to maintain a healthy bird. Understanding the metabolic function and causes of disruptions in liver functions helps us to provide the birds with the right feed and health treatment.   Keywords: liver, fatty liver, Liver Haemorrhagic Syndrome, lipids, carbohydrates, bile acids, hepatobiliary disease   Source: World Poultry magazine Volume 23 No. 1