Gut microbiota is a complex mystery for many producers. However, a good gut flora profile is crucial for bird development and immunity, and plays a vital role in batch success.

Galleon™ has been compiling data on broiler microbiota for more than 10 years, and now includes more than 30,000 samples. This extensive database, which relates gut flora profile to performance, health and pathogen risk, allows us to compare the microbiota of one or more batches with the ideal profile.

Combining statistical analysis, an artificial intelligence model, and the expertise of our nutritionists, Galleon™ provides a detailed report including a summary of each batch's microbiota, biomarker composition, and predictions and actions that can be implemented in the field.

The data provided by our GalleonTM analysis can be used to better inform herd management decisions. Stress, nutrition, veterinary treatments and husbandry are just some of the factors that influence microbiota. Failure to manage these factors effectively can lead to a deteriorated gut flora profile, limiting the zootechnical performance of the flock. Understanding the state of a farm's microbiota is the first step towards improving performance. GalleonTM analysis, for example, can help answer these questions:

• Why are there differences between poultry houses when the same feed is used?
• How can we understand the prevalence of Salmonella in a flock?
• Can we use cheaper ingredients without altering our flock's gut microbiota?
• Reducing litter problems and pododermatitis
• Understanding susceptibility to coccidiosis

It can also be used for

• Routine monitoring
• The functioning of certain additives
• Research