8 causes of an upset gut microbiota

A decline in gut health can be caused by:

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antibiotics;

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poor colonisation of gut bacteria (in chicks);

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a change in feed;

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poor feed quality;

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poor water quality;

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mycotoxins;

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poor environmental conditions, eg lack of ventilation, temperatures too high or low;

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infections, eg viruses, bacteria, coccidiosis.