Effect of microbiota seeding on gut health and egg production

Extending flocks productive lifespan has been a challenge for the egg industry and remains a priority.
This project aims to investigate the “seeding” of gut with beneficial organisms as a potential layer hen
management strategy to improve the gut health of hens. The project has been able to establish an
effective microbiota ‘seeding’ methodology and will investigate how gut ‘seeding’ can alter the gut
microbiome during rearing, early and mid-lay and enhance productivity and egg quality.