Ruminants 
Poultry 
Swine 
Fishes / aquaculture
PetEffect of a microencapsulated mixture of botanicals on broilers artificially infected with Eimeria
Bonetti et al., (2026). 16èmes Journées de la Recherche Avicole
For environmental stress
Poultry production systems expose them to various environmental pressures, profoundly disrupting physiological homeostasis and undermining productive performance. Key stressors include:
- thermal extremes (heat and cold)
- atmospheric challenges like elevated ammonia, overcrowding, handling
- and even routine vaccinations.
These diverse stressors often activate a common, integrated stress response, leading to widespread biological disruptions across the animal’s systems.
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Consequences
Heat stress triggers hyperthermia, reducing feed intake and impairing protein synthesis, leading to muscle catabolism and increased fat deposition. It also induces oxidative stress, compromises gut integrity, and alters hormonal balance. Cold stress, conversely, increases feed intake but reduces egg production, feed efficiency, and nutrient digestibility, while disrupting immune and reproductive hormone profiles. A shared consequence of thermal stressors is oxidative stress, characterized by reactive oxygen species accumulation, and compromised gut health, making these systems primary targets for nutritional support.
Atmospheric factors like noise and inadequate lighting disrupt hormonal signaling, elevating corticosterone levels and affecting immune function and behavior. Management stressors, including overcrowding and handling, weaken the immune system, increasing pathogen susceptibility and reallocating nutrients away from growth towards stress coping mechanisms. The immune system’s vulnerability across these diverse pressures underscores the need for comprehensive support.
The feed additives for environmental stress
Phytogenics offer broad benefits through antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Precise application of these multi-faceted additives is essential for optimizing benefits and sustaining poultry well-being, fostering avian resilience.