Bacteriophages against Poultry-Associated Pathogens
A special issue of Agriculture (ISSN 2077-0472). This special issue belongs to the section "Farm Animal Production".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 January 2025 | Viewed by 206
Special Issue Editors
Interests: phage therapy; bacteriophages; infectious agents and diseases; poultry; APEC; colibacillosis; Salmonella
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Bacteriophages are bacteria-specific viruses and are used to combat bacterial infections. Bacteriophages are self-replicating and self-limiting as they multiply only at the site of infection when the host bacteria is located and are gradually eliminated when the bacteria are cleared, posing less risk of environmental contamination compared to chemical compounds. Low inherent toxicity, a lack of cross-resistance with antibiotics, and formulation and application versatility contribute to their application as an effective tool against pathogenic bacteria without disrupting commensal microbiota.
Poultry production is essential in meeting the rising global demand for animal-derived protein. As the industry has scaled up to accommodate this demand, establishing large-scale poultry production systems has become prevalent. While efficient in increasing production, these systems have concurrently heightened the necessity for robust and effective anti-pathogenic bacteria management strategies. Phages can be used to prevent and treat poultry bacterial diseases and could be effective in controlling zoonotic pathogens. Bacteriophages and phage-based products could be directly added to poultry water and feed supplies. Encapsulation techniques can protect phages from environmental factors that might influence their efficacy, such as stomach acids and digestive enzymes. Phage-based products can be integrated with existing biosecurity and hygiene practices to enhance pathogen control. The use of bacteriophages and phage-based products as water and feed additives, and in encapsulated forms, presents a promising strategy for enhancing the overall health of poultry, leading to better growth rates and productivity.
Therefore, the goal of this Special Issue is to collect original articles and reviews that highlight the characterization and application of phages in poultry.
Dr. Marta Kuźmińska-Bajor
Prof. Dr. Monika Michalczuk
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- phage therapy
- bacteriophages
- poultry production
- poultry pathogens
- pathogenic bacteria
- water additives
- feed additives
- biocontrol
- encapsulation
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