Intestinal infections are a major cause of efficiency loss, mortality, and additional costs for veterinary treatments. The main disruptors of the gastrointestinal tract are bacteria, parasites, and improper nutrition. Therefore, daily monitoring of manure quality, feed intake, and animal behavior is essential.
A study by Ben Wade and Anthony Keyburn states that the bacterium Clostridium is responsible for billions of euros in production losses in the poultry industry worldwide.