antibiotic alternatives

Russian agricultural holding EFKO has developed a feed additive which, it says, completely protected from intestinal infections. Photo: Canva
04-04-2024 | News

A mix of fatty acids proposed as an antibiotic alternative for broilers

The difference in development between the experimental groups is clearly visible on day 19; left photo: positive control with Virginiamycin; right photo: negative control with wood lignans. Photo: Agromed
29-07-2021 | Article

Inflammation and immune activity cost energy

Bacteriophage are viruses (with genetic material) that infect bacteria. Photo: Proteon Pharmaceuticals
16-12-2019 | Article

Bacteriophages: A post-antibiotic solution

A healthy gut is essential to a healthy bird. So, formulated feed additives may be just what today s broiler producers need. Photo: Oil Dri
16-12-2019 | Article

Efficiently raising antibiotic-free broilers

Reducing the use of antibiotics in pork production is an important goal to address the issue of antibiotic resistant pathogens. Photo: Henk Riswick
16-12-2019 | Article

Management tips for reducing antibiotic use

Species difference hardly matter when evaluating antibiotic alternatives. Photo: Sonsedska Yuliia
16-12-2019 | Article

Fewer antibiotics make more economic sense

Increased animal resilience supports the reduction in antibiotic use and improves sustainability within the livestock industry. Photo: Adisseo
16-12-2019 | Article

Sustaining animal resilience post-AGP

The rabbit industry has already made significant gains in antibiotic reduction, which the other livestock sectors can now learn from. Photo: Mixscience
16-12-2019 | Article

A learning process across all species