ReviewAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Advancing Nigerian Indigenous Poultry Health and Production, Use of Probiotics as Viable Alternatives to Antibiotics: A Review.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Mitigation of aflatoxin B1-induced toxicopathology and immunosuppression in broilers using a multimodal antioxidant formulation.Mycotoxin research · 2026Article
- Mechanistic insights into probiotic modulation of the gut-immune axis and their role as sustainable antibiotic alternatives in poultry production: An integrative review.Veterinary world · 2026Article
- Next-Generation Probiotics in Poultry: From Conventional Strains to Engineered and Synbiotic Approaches.Microorganisms · 2026Review
- Effects of dietary probiotics and their combination with copper-loaded montmorillonite on growth performance, intestinal digestive function and nitrogen metabolism in yellow-feathered broilers.Poultry science · 2026Article
- Bacillus-derived antimicrobial peptides as alternatives to antibiotics in poultry: mechanisms, applications, and future prospects- a review.Archives of microbiology · 2026Review
- Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamase-Producing (ESBL)Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Effect of a symbiotic microbial complex (SMC) on productivity, early viability and blood parameters in broiler chicken under stress rearing conditions.Journal of advanced veterinary and animal research · 2026Article
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Abstract
Poultry is a vital component of global meat production, with particular importance in Nigeria and Africa, as it promotes food security, economic growth, and rural livelihoods. Indigenous chickens, although less productive, are well adapted to local environments and provide significant socio-economic and nutritional benefits. The rising demand for animal protein and concerns over antimicrobial resistance (AMR) necessitate the development of sustainable alternatives to antibiotics in poultry production. Probiotics have emerged as effective feed additives that enhance gut health, immunity, nutrient absorption, and overall productivity. While extensively studied in commercial poultry, research on probiotics in Nigerian Indigenous Ecotype Chickens (NIECs) remains limited. Key challenges in indigenous poultry systems include low productivity, disease vulnerability, limited veterinary access, and environmental pressures. Addressing these requires improved management practices, infrastructure, veterinary support, and enabling policies. Multi-strain probiotics, particularly those containing
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