A healthy gut = healthy production Globally, farmers are showing that it is possible to reduce antimicrobial use without sacrificing performance...
Trust in the power of nature With the withdrawal of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs), a combination of phytogenics and short and medium...
Reducing antibiotic use in young animals Studies show that many instances of diarrhoea in young animals are caused by nutritional shortcomings. This...
Nutrition: The first line of defence Antibiotics can be an important component of livestock management, yet care must be taken to safeguard the...
Reducing antibiotic use sustainably Sustainable reduction of antibiotics in swine and poultry requires optimisation of multiple factors unique to...
AGP benefits ensured by Bacillus subtilis Bacillus subtilis DSM 29784 has shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, similar to most antibiotics used as...
Synergy of antibiotics and phytogenics A possible influence of phytogenics on the efficacy of antibiotics through combined administration would require...
Replacing antibiotics: Is it cost efficient? Alternatives to antibiotics are often seen as too costly. However, in terms of return on investment good...
Biosecurity against antibiotic resistance In the battle against antibiotic resistance, greater emphasis should be placed on disease prevention, which...
Support piglet health and reduce mortality Adjusting the pigs’ diets to help improve birthweight and support immune and gut health can work to improve...
Fatty acid glycerides: A key part of the solution Modern meat production’s main challenge lies in improving production efficiency while optimising both animal...
4 steps for a pathogen free environment Hygiene is essential for optimal animal health and a crucial part of your health management. A pathogen free...
Weaning piglets without antibiotics 60-80% of antibiotics are used for digestive problems. The period after weaning is known for its regular...
Inhibiting gram-positive bacteria Medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) and their derivatives are known for their pronounced antibacterial effects...
Time to move ahead in pork production The antimicrobial discussion has moved on from analysing the potential risks, to managing the new situation...
Nutritional strategies to reduce antibiotic use High quality nutrition and a well-managed environment can play a critical role in reducing the need for...
One health by caring and performing There are numerous important questions to ask ourselves and think about regarding antibiotic use in livestock...
The power of Alpha-monolaurin Alpha-monoglycerides, and especially alpha-monolaurin, are a powerful tool to reduce or replace antibiotic usage...
Defending global poultry flocks A three-strain Bacillus probiotic can defend the poultry gut against diverse health challenges, including Avian...
Algae’s contribution to antibiotic-free The complex issue of antimicrobial resistance is now a One Health challenge requiring global coordinated...
Sustainably optimising gut functionality With today’s livestock production facing the demand of less, or no, antibiotic use, there is no space for...
The biggest threat of ‘AGP-free’? At present there are no equivalent replacements for antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs), which might explain the...
Aiding the poultry gut with yeast fractions With certain traditional, medicinal safeguards, like antibiotics, being called into question, yeast fractions...
Giving chicks the healthiest start Removal of antibiotic growth promoters has revealed that it is crucial to manage the makeup of the birds’...
Antibacterial effect of MCFAs in broilers MCFAs, medium-chain fatty acids with a chain length of 6-12 C-atoms, are widely used in the industry, mainly...
Finding the most effective alternative Some antibiotic alternatives, like organic acids, are well established in animal nutrition, others like...
Readying the gut for bacterial challenges EU countries have reduced their dependency on antibiotics while maintaining highly productive and intensive...
Preventing the need for ‘prevention’ Antimicrobial resistance is a well-documented knock-on effect of the over-use of antibiotics as a prevention...
Antibiotic reduction in animal production The challenges seem daunting and the predictions of increasing post-weaning diarrhoea in piglets, increased...
Four pillar approach to antimicrobial resistance Antimicrobial resistance is a global problem. To combat this, activities need to be implemented across the...
Facing post-weaning diarrhoeas Post-weaning diarrhoea is a common problem in swine farms. Which farm has never experienced it? A combination of...
Do consumers really care about antibiotic use? Consumers have an increasingly important voice in the way their food is produced. Considering all the...
Dutch antibiotic use continues to decline In 2016, the Dutch livestock industry realised a further reduction of total antibiotics across almost all...
Reducing antibiotic use with technology Technology and software is helping to improve the health and welfare of livestock, but can also help in reducing...