{"id":34518,"date":"2025-09-11T13:48:10","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T17:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/?p=34518"},"modified":"2025-12-25T14:18:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T19:18:33","slug":"the-hidden-driver-of-poultry-health-and-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-hidden-driver-of-poultry-health-and-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"Microbial Science: The Hidden Driver of Poultry Health and Performance\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In poultry production, the most powerful performance booster isn\u2019t always visible.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microbial science, the study of the microscopic organisms that live in and around birds, especially in their gastrointestinal tract, is playing an increasingly important role in how producers manage health and productivity<sup>(<\/sup><sup>1, 2<\/sup><sup>)<\/sup>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the industry moves away from antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs), producers are turning to science-backed strategies to maintain bird health and performance. Groundbreaking innovation begins when we study the gut microbiome, and how we can support it through targeted microbial solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-hidden-driver-of-poultry-health-and-performance\/#What_Is_Microbial_Science\" >What Is Microbial Science?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-hidden-driver-of-poultry-health-and-performance\/#From_Science_to_Solution_Enviva%C2%AE_DUO\" >From Science to Solution: Enviva\u00ae DUO&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-hidden-driver-of-poultry-health-and-performance\/#Why_Waterline_Delivery_Matters\" >Why Waterline Delivery Matters&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-hidden-driver-of-poultry-health-and-performance\/#Looking_Ahead\" >Looking Ahead&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/media\/stories\/the-hidden-driver-of-poultry-health-and-performance\/#Explore_how_microbial_science_and_Enviva%C2%AE_DUO_can_support_your_poultry_operation\" >Explore how microbial science and Enviva\u00ae DUO can support your poultry operation:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-microbial-science-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Microbial_Science\"><\/span>What Is Microbial Science?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microbial science focuses on understanding how microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and viruses interact with their environment and host organisms. In poultry, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/health-sciences\/gut-health-a-key-contributor-to-overall-health\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"37\">gut microbiome is a key<\/a> area of interest. This diverse microbial community plays a vital role in digestion and nutrient absorption, immune function, and the overall poultry microbiome <sup>(3, 4, 5, 6)<\/sup>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Microbial-Science.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34559\" style=\"width:619px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Figure 1: <\/strong>The interaction of microbes in the poultry gut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gut microbiome helps break down feed, extract nutrients, and produce beneficial compounds like short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These SCFAs support gut integrity, reduce inflammation, and create an environment that supports the growth of beneficial bacteria<sup>(<\/sup><sup>4,7,8<\/sup><sup>)<\/sup>. When the microbiome is balanced, it creates a favorable gut environment that makes birds more resilient and efficient. When it\u2019s disrupted by stress, poor nutrition, or pathogens, performance can quickly decline.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In today\u2019s production systems, where birds grow rapidly and face frequent stressors, maintaining a balanced, favorable gut microbiome is essential. It\u2019s also a key strategy for reducing reliance on antibiotics while still achieving strong performance outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-science-to-solution-enviva-duo-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Science_to_Solution_Enviva%C2%AE_DUO\"><\/span>From Science to Solution: Enviva\u00ae DUO&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enviva\u00ae DUO is a waterline probiotic developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/health-sciences\/iff-health-sciences-healthy-aging-qa\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"40\">IFF\u2019s Danisco Animal Nutrition &amp; Health<\/a>. It\u2019s built on microbial science and designed to support the gut microbiome in broilers through a practical, flexible delivery method.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Lleal-Lactobacillus.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34561\" style=\"width:619px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Figure 2:<\/strong> <em>Enviva\u00ae DUO increases the presence of Ileal Lactobacillus at day 42 in challenged birds.<\/em><br><em>a,b Values without a common superscript are significantly different (P &lt; 0.10).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The product contains two non-spore forming bacterial strains: <strong><em>Lactobacillus acidophilus<\/em><\/strong> and <strong><em>Bifidobacterium lactis<\/em>.<\/strong> These strains were selected for their ability to colonize the gut, produce SCFAs like acetate and lactate, and support beneficial microbial populations<sup>(5,9,10)<\/sup>. Together, they help create a favorable gut environment that supports bird performance and health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-waterline-delivery-matters-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Waterline_Delivery_Matters\"><\/span>Why Waterline Delivery Matters&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike feed-based probiotics, waterline delivery ensures consistent dosing even when feed intake drops due to stress or illness. Enviva\u00ae DUO\u2019s formulation is stable in water, disperses evenly, and reaches every bird in the house.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This method allows producers to target specific flocks or production stages, respond quickly to stress events, and maintain gut health without reformulating feed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enviva\u00ae DUO is supported by multiple studies showing its impact on bird health and performance. Research has demonstrated that an increase in key immunity markers that are known to improve broiler livability help aid the bird to perform better during common production challenges <sup>(<\/sup><sup>8,11<\/sup><sup>)<\/sup>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These results highlight the real-world value of microbial science when applied through well-designed probiotic solutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Immunoglobulin-A.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-34565\" style=\"width:670px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Figure 3:<\/strong> <em>Enviva\u00ae DUO increases the production of Immunoglobulin A (IgA) at day 42 in challenged birds.<\/em><br><em>Values without a common superscript are significantly different (P &lt; 0.05).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-ahead-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking_Ahead\"><\/span>Looking Ahead&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Microbial science is evolving rapidly. Advances in sequencing and data analysis are giving us deeper insights into how the microbiome works and how we can influence it. Future innovations may include precision probiotics, microbiome monitoring tools, and more personalized nutrition strategies. For poultry producers, microbial <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/health-sciences\/resources\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"28\">science offers a new way to think about health<\/a> and performance. Instead of reacting to problems after they occur, you can proactively support the gut microbiome and see measurable results.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enviva\u00ae DUO makes this easy. Formulated for stability and even dispersion, it ensures consistent delivery to <strong>every bird, every time.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have a question, our team is just a message away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.iff.com\/es\/animal-nutrition\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact Us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer wp-container-content-c00f5982\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-explore-how-microbial-science-and-enviva-duo-can-support-your-poultry-operation-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_how_microbial_science_and_Enviva%C2%AE_DUO_can_support_your_poultry_operation\"><\/span>Explore how microbial science and Enviva\u00ae DUO can support your poultry operation:&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block blog-cta\"  >\n            <div class=\"blog-cta__content\">\n                                        <div class=\"blog-cta__title\">\n                    A Smarter Strategy for Poultry Gut Health\u00a0                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <a href=\"\/es\/media\/stories\/a-smarter-strategy-for-poultry-gut-health\/\"  class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right\">Learn More <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block blog-cta\"  >\n            <div class=\"blog-cta__content\">\n                                        <div class=\"blog-cta__title\">\n                    5 Reasons Waterline Probiotics Drive Poultry Profitability                 <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <a href=\"\/es\/media\/stories\/5-reasons-waterline-probiotics-drive-poultry-profitability\/\"  class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right\">Learn More <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block blog-cta\"  >\n            <div class=\"blog-cta__content\">\n                                        <div class=\"blog-cta__title\">\n                    Smarter Gut Health Solutions for Modern Challenges                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <a href=\"\/es\/animal-nutrition\/products\/enviva-duo\/poultry-gut-health\/\"  class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right\">Learn More <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>    <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"m-block blog-cta\"  >\n            <div class=\"blog-cta__content\">\n                                        <div class=\"blog-cta__title\">\n                    Precision Protection for Your Birds                <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <a href=\"\/es\/animal-nutrition\/products\/enviva-duo\/\"  class=\"c-btn -normal -primary has-icon icon-right\">Learn More <svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" class=\"icon icon-lib-icon-arrow1\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\"><use xlink:href=\"#lib-icon-arrow1\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REFERENCES&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><sup>1<\/sup> R McNulty, D Sritharan, S Ho Pahng, J.P Meisch, S.Liu, M A Brennan, G Saxer, S Hormoz and A Z Rosenthal (2023).&nbsp; Probe-based bacterial single-cell RNA sequencing predicts toxin regulation.&nbsp; Nature Microbiology, Vol 8: 934-945.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><sup>2<\/sup> V Bunesova, E Vikova, V Rada, J Killer and S Musilova (2014). 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