Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Christina Swaggerty"
- Recent research by Christina Swaggerty focuses on improving poultry health and performance through dietary strategies, particularly in light of the growing concerns about antibiotic growth promoters and chronic intestinal inflammation in broilers.
- Her studies have demonstrated the impact of microencapsulated organic acids and botanicals on gut microbiome health and immune responses, showing efficacy in mitigating conditions like necrotic enteritis and enhancing overall resistance to infections such as Salmonella.
- Swaggerty's work also explores the immune response in chickens selected for varying antibody responses, highlighting distinct cytokine and chemokine expression profiles, which could inform breeding strategies for improved disease resistance in poultry.
