Pewan Shedrach Benjamin, Kabantiyok Dennis, Emennaa Paulinus Ekene, Dawurung Joshua Shehu, Dawurung Christiana J, Duwil Reuben Kefas, Olorundare Olufunke Olufunmilola, Ngukat Hassan Yader, Umaru Moses Gani, Ugwuoke Garba Mathias, Ezema Chuka
Veterinary Extension Division, National Veterinary Research Institute NVRI, Vom 930010, Nigeria.
Central Diagnostic Laboratory, National Veterinary Research Institute NVRI, Vom 930010, Nigeria.
Antibiotics (Basel). 2025 Aug 21;14(8):846. doi: 10.3390/antibiotics14080846.
Poultry is a vital component of global meat production, with particular importance in Nigeria and Africa, as it promotes food security, economic growth, and rural livelihoods. Indigenous chickens, although less productive, are well adapted to local environments and provide significant socio-economic and nutritional benefits. The rising demand for animal protein and concerns over antimicrobial resistance (AMR) necessitate the development of sustainable alternatives to antibiotics in poultry production. Probiotics have emerged as effective feed additives that enhance gut health, immunity, nutrient absorption, and overall productivity. While extensively studied in commercial poultry, research on probiotics in Nigerian Indigenous Ecotype Chickens (NIECs) remains limited. Key challenges in indigenous poultry systems include low productivity, disease vulnerability, limited veterinary access, and environmental pressures. Addressing these requires improved management practices, infrastructure, veterinary support, and enabling policies. Multi-strain probiotics, particularly those containing , , and species, demonstrate promise in enhancing productivity, improving product quality, promoting environmental sustainability, and ensuring food safety. Focused research on local probiotic strains, field trials, farmer education, and policy support is crucial for harnessing the full benefits of probiotics and transforming indigenous poultry farming into a resilient and sustainable sector.
家禽是全球肉类生产的重要组成部分，在尼日利亚和非洲尤为重要，因为它促进了粮食安全、经济增长和农村生计。本地鸡虽然生产力较低，但能很好地适应当地环境，并提供重要的社会经济和营养效益。对动物蛋白的需求不断增加以及对抗菌素耐药性（AMR）的担忧，使得在家禽生产中开发抗生素的可持续替代品成为必要。益生菌已成为有效的饲料添加剂，可增强肠道健康、免疫力、营养吸收和整体生产力。虽然在商业家禽中已进行了广泛研究，但对尼日利亚本地生态型鸡（NIECs）中益生菌的研究仍然有限。本地家禽养殖系统的主要挑战包括生产力低下、易患病、兽医服务有限以及环境压力。解决这些问题需要改进管理做法、基础设施、兽医支持和有利政策。多菌株益生菌，特别是那些含有[具体菌株名称未给出]、[具体菌株名称未给出]和[具体菌株名称未给出]物种的益生菌，在提高生产力、改善产品质量、促进环境可持续性和确保食品安全方面显示出前景。对本地益生菌菌株进行重点研究、开展田间试验、对农民进行教育以及提供政策支持，对于充分利用益生菌的益处并将本地家禽养殖转变为一个有韧性和可持续的产业至关重要。
