Glycerol monolaurate attenuates necrotic enteritis in broilers by improving gut–liver health and remodeling the gut microbiota

Abstract

Necrotic enteritis (NE) is a widespread avian intestinal disease that causes substantial economic losses in poultry production. With increasing restrictions on antibiotic use, sustainable alternatives are urgently needed. Glycerol monolaurate (GML) has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, but its role in preventing NE remains unclear. This study aimed to investigate the protective effects of GML on gut–liver health and the cecal microbiota in NE-challenged broilers.