Table of Contents

Introduction to Gut Health * Basic introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the digestive systems * Immune functions of the gastrointestinal tract * Modulating the gastrointestinal ecosystem * Diseases in poultry directly influenced by gut health * Diseases in poultry indirectly influenced by gut health * Diseases in humans caused by bacterial infections vectored by poultry * Conclusions

About the Author

Dr. Lorenzoni graduated as Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Universidad de Chile in Chile, obtained a M.Sc. degree in Animal Science at McGill University in Canada, and a Ph.D. degree in Poultry Science at the University of Arkansas in USA where he also pursued Post-Doctoral training in the field of intestinal health of poultry. Dr. Lorenzoni is currently based in Austria as Technical Manager for probiotics at Biomin one the leading feed additives manufacturers.