Intestinal Integrity (I2) scoring
The Intestinal Integrity (I2) score system is unique to HTSi and independently validated, I2 is proven to correlate with key performance indicators.
- Microflora imbalance
- Anti-nutritional factors (e.g. β-mannans)
- Feed/dietary factors
- Enteritis
- Coccidiosis
- Mycotoxins
- Farm/litter management
Improved I2 scores = improved flock performance
Intestinal function determines feed conversion efficiency, which drives the performance of birds. I2 consistently and reliably analyses broiler gut health via the assessment of 23 gut health lesions, resulting in a score between 1-100.
As I2 goes up by one unit:
ADG increases by 0.04g1
FCR decreases by 0.131 pts
EPEF increases by 0.521
% livability increases by 5%2
The value of Intestinal Integrity: hear from the experts
Reducing the risk of Heat Stress in Broiler
Modern broilers are at particular risk of heat stress1. Heat stress can occur at any age; however, it is more commonly seen in older birds when their growth and metabolic rates are at their peak.
Download our top tips leaflet today to help reduce the risk of heat stress in your boilers this summer.
Intestinal Integrity White Paper
Elanco's White Paper highlights importance of Intestinal Integrity score in broilers. Download the report to find out more.
Benefits of HTSi
Elanco's Health Tracking System (HTSi) is a leading data-driven broiler benchmarking platform that enhances poultry health and performance.
- Kasab-Bachi H, Arruda A, Roberts T, Wilsona J. (2017). The use of large databases to inform the development of an intestinal scoring system for the poultry industry. Preventive Veterinary Medicine, 146, pp. 130-135.
- Swirski AL, Kasab-Baxhi H, Rivers J, Wilson JB. (2020). Data Driven Enhancements to the Intestinal Integrity (I2) Index: A Novel Approach to Support Poultry Sustainability. Agriculture: 10(8):320.
