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Fecal biomarkers for intestinal health of poultry
Growth performance, health and welfare of domesticated birds such as broilers heavily depends on a well-functioning intestinal tract. Consequently, there is a high need to find biomarkers which are specific for gut damage and which are easily applicable in the field. The present invention discloses a set of 20 specific proteins which can be quantified in fresh fecal droppings and/or intestinal content of said birds and which each specifically correlate with a damaged gut.
Patent Publication Number: EP3785033
Year filing: 2021
Year approval: 2022
Year publication: 2021
Status: Requested
URI: link to Espacenet
Technology domains: Analysis of biological materials
Validated for IOF-key: Yes
Attributed to: Associatie Universiteit Gent