Healthy gut is key in targeting NE

Necrotic enteristis (NE) associated with clostridium perfringens is a complex disease affecting most poultry, especially broilers. NE is one of the major challenges in poultry production today and requires creative strategies for control. A key factor in prevention is maintenance of the integrity of the gut wall. Probiotics help by reducing the number of clostridium perfringes and other enteropathogens, and contribute to efficient digestion. By Dr Elinor McCartney    In 1984,