Diagnosing Brachyspira in- volves a good look at the flock history as well as clinical and post mortem examinations.


Probiotics as a potential control for avian intestinal spirochaetosis


Brachyspira is a bacterium that causes a disease known as avian intestinal spirochaetosis in poultry, primarily in laying hens and broiler breeders. A study showed that Lactobacillus reuteri and Lactobacillus salivarius, were able to inhibit Brachyspira in several different ways.


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vian intestinal spirochaetosis (AIS) is a gastrointes- tinal disease which is estimated to cost the UK lay- ing industry £18 million a year, resulting from re- duced egg production and poor egg quality.


Brachyspira is present in up to 91% of free-range hens, 85% of organic free-range hens and 76% of caged flocks and therefore has a significant impact on the UK laying industry. This prevalence is thought to be similar worldwide, with


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