A review of filamentous fungi in broiler production

The relationship between filamentous fungi and broiler chicks has long been recognized. In the past, filamentous fungi have been attributed to the disease occurrence and feed contamination causing substantial economic loss in broiler production. Currently, the relationship is expanded to the use of filamentous fungi as probiotics, fermentation starters, antioxidant sources and enzyme producers that can exert beneficial impacts on broiler production. This present review provides a summary of the role of filamentous fungi in broiler production.