Butyrate helps work towards the development of a healthy gut.
This is through providing an energy source to intestinal cells, maintaining tight junctions to prevent bacteria passing into the blood, therefore providing an environment in the gut which makes it difficult for the pathogenic bacteria to survive.
Sportsman’s trial work has shown
• An increase in daily growth
• Lower feed requirement to reach the same weight
• Lower mortality rates therefore more birds to sell
• Better feather covering and colouring
