Immunomodulatory and growth-enhancing postbiotic effects in poultry

To fulfill the rising demand for chicken products, it is crucial to maximize the health and growth of poultry in this important area of global agriculture. In this regard, postbiotics—bioactive metabolites generated from probiotic microorganisms—have drawn more interest for their potential to improve the performance of chickens. These bioactive substances help to increase food uptake and utilization, which promotes body weight gain and feed effectiveness. Postbiotics also have immunomodulatory effects in chickens by enhancing their innate and adaptive immune systems. By regulating cytokine synthesis, triggering immune cells, and preserving gut homeostasis, they increase resistance to infections and lessen disease vulnerability. Additionally, this body of research emphasizes the significance of postbiotic supply, composition, and dosage in achieving ideal development and immunomodulation in poultry. In order to maximize the advantages in poultry production, it investigates the possibilities of various postbiotic formulations, including fermented feeds, supernatants, and isolated metabolites. Utilizing postbiotics has the potential to enhance chicken performance, lessen the need for antibiotics, and ensure the production of safe and high-quality poultry products, all of which are in line with the worldwide movement toward environmentally friendly and sustainable agriculture.