Effectiveness of probiotic supplementation on growth performance, gut microbiota, and Salmonella reduction in broiler chicks challenged with Salmonella Typhimurium.

ABSTRACT: Salmonella infection poses a major threat to poultry production, affecting both animal health and food safety. With rising concerns over antimicrobial resistance, probiotics have gained attention as effective non-antibiotic interventions to control enteric pathogens while supporting gut health. This study evaluated the efficacy of a locally isolated probiotic blend comprising Ligilactobacillus salivarius BF12, and Pediococcus acidilactici strains BF9 and BYF20 (ProCU) in comparison with a commercial Clostridium butyricum-based probiotic (TOP GUT) in broiler chicks challenged with Salmonella Typhimurium (ST). A total of 196 chicks were assigned to seven groups receiving different treatments with or without Salmonella challenge. Parameters assessed included growth performance, intestinal his

SUBMITTER: Khurajog B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12921274 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature