Revolutionizing Livestock Management: Probiotics As Immunomodulators For Health And Productivity

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Misbah Ullah
Faraz Ahmad Khan
Muhammad Uzair Khan
Syed Nouman Shah
Mian Syed Riaz
Nisar Ahmed Solangi
Jahanzaib Khaliq
Samad Khan
Muhammad Samiuddin
Anees Ur Rahman
Moin Akhtar Vistro
Shahzad Ahmed
Abdul Kabir

Abstract

The escalating challenge of antimicrobial resistance has necessitated the exploration of alternative strategies in livestock management. This review paper synthesizes current research on the multifaceted role of probiotics as a sustainable alternative to antibiotics, focusing on their immunomodulatory effects, competitive exclusion mechanisms and economic benefits within the livestock industry. Probiotics have been shown to bolster the natural immunity of animals providing a barrier against pathogenic bacteria and playing a crucial role in disease prevention. The administration of probiotics is associated with reduced incidences of common livestock ailments including gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases through mechanisms such as competitive exclusion and the production of antimicrobial substances. Furthermore, the economic implications of probiotic use in disease prevention are significant offering cost savings and improved productivity for livestock producers. The review underscores the need for continued research and development to fully realize the potential of probiotics in animal agriculture highlighting their role in sustainable farming practices and global food security. As the industry moves towards more natural approaches to disease management probiotics stand as a beacon of hope for a future where animal health is managed naturally and sustainably.


 

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Misbah Ullah

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan

 

Faraz Ahmad Khan

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh  Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan

Muhammad Uzair Khan

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh  Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan

Syed Nouman Shah

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh  Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan

Mian Syed Riaz

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh  Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan

Nisar Ahmed Solangi

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh  Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan

Jahanzaib Khaliq

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh  Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan

Samad Khan

Directorate General Livestock and Dairy Development Department, Balochistan

Muhammad Samiuddin

College of Veterinary Sciences,  Agriculture University Peshawar, Pakistan

Anees Ur Rahman

College of Veterinary Sciences,  Agriculture University Peshawar, Pakistan

Moin Akhtar Vistro

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh  Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan

Shahzad Ahmed

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan

Abdul Kabir

Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences, Sindh Agriculture University, Tandojam, Pakistan