Maintenance of gut health in ruminants through nutrition

Effective functionality of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and its health are important factors in determining animal performance (growth, milk yield, and meat quality). By applying a nutritional approach, gut health can be maintained, improving animal health and performance. Several, complex mechanisms are involved in GIT functionality and health, it is therefore crucial to define these interactions so that strategies for the modulation of GIT functionality and health, in the context of impro