Modulatory effects of medium chain fatty acids in poultry nutrition and health

SUMMARYWith the current bans and limitations on antibiotics as growth promoters, feed additives, such as prebiotics, probiotics, and organic acids are widely used to inhibit the effects of pathogenic microorganisms on poultry health. Recently, medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) have become a focus of attention due to their potentially favourable antimicrobial effects. Fatty acids with a chain length between six and 12 carbon atoms are regarded as...