Estudio Comparativo: Efecto De Probióticos Y Prebióticos En La Calidad Intestinal, Control De Enfermedades Y Rendimiento Productivo En Pollo De Engorde.

Abstract

This work summarizes the experience of a professional internship carried out at the com-pany AVSA Mac Pollo, mainly in the breeding of broiler chickens. The objective was to evaluate how the use of probiotics (Lactobacillus reuteri and BUTYRIBROILER®) influences intestinal health and the performance of Cobb breed chickens, especially after receiving antibiotics for an E. coli infection. To this end, two barns were compared: one where the probiotic was applied and another where it was not used. Aspects such as weight gain, feed consumption, mortality, bed-ding quality, and the state of the digestive system were monitored. The results showed that the group treated with probiotics had better development, lower mortality, and more stable intestinal health. This study demonstrates that probiotics can be a good alternative to replace antibiotics in poultry production, benefiting both animal health and more responsible production.