Essential oils improve gut histomorphometry and performance of broilers: systematic review and meta-analysis
In the last few years, the interest for the development of feed additives has significantly increased, with the essential oils emerging as a promising alternative for the substitution of antibiotics in animal production. The interest in the search for alternatives to antibiotics in poultry production has been increasing, especially with the focus on essential oils due to their remarkable bioactive properties. This interest is based on the biological properties of the essential oils, such as antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory activities.
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