Animal Nutrition & Health
The early-life period is a decisive phase that shapes gut health, immune competence, and lifetime performance in poultry. This webinar explores the biological foundations of optimal early development, focusing on both host physiology and microbiome maturation.
The first presentation will address the starter phase from a physiological perspective, highlighting key digestive changes after hatch, including gut barrier function, and gut immune system maturation. We will discuss why achieving a strong start is critical and identify the key drivers of optimal early development that support resilience and efficiency.
The second presentation focuses on the importance of early-life microbiota maturation in chicken health and performance. It will cover how the microbiome develops, its role in immune function and pathogen exclusion, and the shift from opportunistic bacteria to a stable, fibre-degrading ecosystem. The session will also highlight the impact of dysbiosis and strategies to steer the microbiome toward beneficial populations.
Together, these sessions provide a comprehensive understanding of how early physiological and microbial processes interact, and how they can be managed to improve gut health, robustness, and long-term productivity in poultry.
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