Striving for gut eubiosis with fatty acids

The concept of a “Eubiotic” approach is to overcome digestive disorders by ensuring a healthy gastro-intestinal microflora. Pathogenic bacteria need to be suppressed and lactic acid-producing bacteria to be promoted rather than killing off the total intestinal microflora with antibiotics. In broilers, short and medium chain fatty acids can support the healthy state of the gastro-intestinal tract. The use of AGP’s in feed minimised disease outbreaks to a significant extent. Since they have