Copper nanoparticles effectively reduce Salmonella Enteritidis in broiler chicken diet and water.

Authors :: Patrin Pontin K
Borges KA
Furian TQ
Zottis Chitolina G
de Castro Böhnmann R
Faria Rohde Depner R
Andretta I
Nogueira D
Wilsmann DE
Tonini da Rocha D
de Souza Moraes HL
Nascimento VPD
Source :: Avian pathology : journal of the W.V.P.A [Avian Pathol] 2024 Oct 11, pp. 1-11. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Oct 11.
Publication Year :: 2024
Publisher :: Ahead of Print
Abstract: Research Highlights: Supplementation with CuNP in feed and water reduced Salmonella Enteritidis count.Supplementation with CuNP did not affect intestinal integrity of broilers.CuNP did not affect weight gain or total lactic acid bacterial counts.The results demonstrate the potential of CuNP as alternative antimicrobials.

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