10 people who shared their thoughts with Poultry World With the end of the year closing in, it is time to look back at what 2019 brought us. A turbulent year to say...
Benefits of chestnut tannins and fatty acids in broilers A recent trial found that a mix of chestnut tannins and short medium chain fatty acids presents promise to...
Antibiotics seized at UK airport Northern Ireland authorities are investigating after a consignment of antibiotics were intercepted at a British...
US sees reduced antimicrobial use in broilers and turkeys Large reductions in the use of medically important antibiotics for broilers and turkeys have been taking place...
Fighting antibiotic resistance in Chinese chickens Concerns about the extensive and indiscriminate use of antibiotics in Chinese poultry production has led to the...
Reserve your space: Special edition on antibiotic reduction All About Feed is publishing a special magazine on reducing antibiotic use in farm animals. This issue will be...
Global team to develop antibiotic alternatives for livestock Scientists from the United States have joined forces with Asia’s most prestigious universities to develop...
Dutch poultry industry not affected by antibiotic reduction Reduction of veterinary antibiotics sales by 63% in the Netherlands between 2009 and 2017 showed no evidence of...
Countries step up to back UN AMR Challenge Nations across the globe are stepping up to make commitments to accelerate the fight against antimicrobial...
Germany concerned about antibiotic levels in poultry sector The German Federal Government has expressed concerns about levels of antibiotics in poultry following the...
On demand, webinar Going for no antibiotics ever Last week Poultry World hosted a very interesting webinar on the subject of ‘Going for no antibiotics ever’ in...
Today: Webinar on going for no antibiotics ever Join us today (27 March, 14.00h CET) during our live and interactive webinar, hosted by Poultry World with a...
Ikea changes poultry sourcing policy Swedish homeware retailer Ikea has announced a raft of changes to its poultrymeat sourcing policy.
Argentina: No more colistin in veterinary products Argentina has banned the ‘elaboration, distribution, import, use and possession of veterinary products...
Contrast between UK human and animal antibiotics use... A major new report has outlined antibiotic use in both animals and humans in the UK, with the aim of supporting...
US poultry firms issue framework for antibiotics stewardship Leading poultry firms and stakeholders in the United States are among a group of major stakeholders who have...
More than just an antibiotic reduction target With poultry being half the meat eaten in the country, the British poultry meat industry’s Antibiotic...
Developing nations need robust support to reduce medicine... It can seem distinctly unfair to judge developing countries’ practices when it comes to the environment or use...
ESBL-scare in the right context One of the main drivers behind the reduction of antibiotic usage in livestock is the rise of resistant bacteria...
Challenges of the poultry industry In spite of substantial qualitative and quantitative advancements in different sectors of the poultry industry,...
Herbs and spices work The discussion on how to produce poultry without the use of antibiotics will not stop until proven alternatives...
Sweet and sour Despite the ban on the use of antibiotic growth enhancers the livestock industry is still using large amounts of...
Top sport performance It has frequently been expressed that growing chickens is like practicing the art of a top sport. With a little...
Antibiotics: Your own health at risk Many people believe that intensive animal production cannot go without the use of antibiotics. To a certain...
Alternatives to antibiotics? Antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) have had significant beneficial effects in improving commercial poultry health...
Probiotics in the poultry industry? Phasing out antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) from poultry diets in Europe and recent moves toward reduction or...
MG-related problems in the poultry industry Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) infection will likely continue to persist in poultry, especially in broilers,...
Egg Yolk Antibodies; an Alternative to Antibiotics? Antimicrobials have been used in the poultry industry for growth promotion, disease prevention, and treatment...
Post-antibiotic era in the poultry industry? Antibiotic growth promotion in agricultural animal production has been practiced for about 50 years. Antibiotic...
US/UK antibiotic use in poultry examined Antibiotic use in turkeys in the United States is about 9 times as high as the use in UK birds, while US...
Broccoli: Antimicrobial and antioxidant benefits in broilers The feed industry is constantly seeking sustainable alternatives to antibiotics. Broccoli residues have valuable...
TED talk on antibiotic free animal production Leon Marchal, innovation director at DuPont Nutrition & Biosciences recently gave a TED talk on antibiotic free...
FeedChat podcast: Threat of antimicrobial resistance In a brand new podcast series called FeedChat, Poultry World and All About Feed, together with Trouw Nutrition...
Strategies for sustainable use of antibiotic Poultry meat is the most popular source of animal protein around the world, owing to its affordability. Although...
Market drives NAE trend The market for poultry meat produced with ‘No antibiotics ever’ is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Producers produce...
How UK broiler farms cut antibiotic use Broiler farmers in the UK reduced their antibiotic use by 82% between 2012 and 2017, and the sector now produces...
Pros and cons of using phages The world of health and nutrition is currently wondering how to tackle issues related to antibiotic resistance....
Algae boosts natural defences in broilers Broilers have to face several challenges throughout their production cycle. Innovative marine algae extracts...
Reduce antibiotic usage with drinking water solutions Drinking water solutions based on alpha-monoglycerides can help to reduce the usage of antibiotic growth...
Awareness crucial in antibiotic use An extremely high antibiotic use is registered in broiler farms in Indonesia, especially worrying is the...
Antibiotic free: Ready for the next stage Antibiotic free meat: A nightmare or golden opportunity? And where are we at when it comes to reducing the...
Using data to manage bird health New technology that monitors farm trends in real time could help the industry achieve further reductions in...
Transition to antibiotic free production Recent years have seen an explosion in the availability of “free-from” foods for consumers increasingly...
‘Positive outlook for phytogenics’ In the search for alternatives to antibiotics more and more producers turn towards phytogenics, or botanical...
"Antibiotics covered up a lot of issues" With antibiotics usage being heavily debated these days, increasingly the notion grows that animal health and...
Poultry Insight: What are antibiotics? In this video, which is the first question in a six part video series, Dr. John Glisson responds to the...
Poultry Insight: What is antibiotic resistance? In this video, which is a part of series, Dr. John Glisson responds to the question, "What is antibiotic...
Poultry Insight: Why and when are antibiotics used in... In this video, which is a part of series, Dr. John Glisson responds to the question, "Why and when are...
Poultry Insight: Who regulates antibiotic use in poultry... In this video, which is a part of series, Dr. John Glisson responds to the question, "Who regulates antibiotic...
What would happen if we stop using antibiotics all... In this video, which is the last question of the six part video series, Dr. John Glisson responds to the...