Is there a connection between heat stress and gut health?
High temperature has long been a monitored stressor for both poultry and swine. It affects animal production worldwide and has a significant impact on animal welfare and performance. It is the cause of high economic losses resulting from reduced feed intake, poorer growth performance, higher feed conversion rates, lower egg production, and poorer meat and egg quality. The aim of this communication is to describe the connection between heat stress and gut health and to propose strategies to mitigate the consequences of this stress, with a special emphasis on natural substances affecting gut health and adaptogenic substances.