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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
AB Agri, Intralytix investigate use of bacteriophages as natural alternative to antibiotics
AB Agri has partnered with US biotechnology company Intralytix to explore the use of bacteriophages, the natural viruses of bacteria, in animal feed as an alternative to antibiotics and other drugs.
Monday, November 29, 2021
De Heus recognises importance of reducing antibiotic use in livestock production
De Heus Animal Nutrition said it recognises the importance of cutting antibiotic use in livestock and aquaculture production, an issue highlighted recently by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Monday, November 29, 2021
56.7% drop in Spain's antibiotic consumption for animal health purpose during 2014-20
Spain saw a 56.7% drop in antibiotic consumption for the purpose of animal health between 2014 and 2020, according to data from PRAN and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
Alteration of gut microbiota after antibiotic exposure in finishing swine
Subclinical doses of antimicrobials are commonly used in the swine industry to control infectious diseases and growth performance. Accumulating evidence suggests that swine administered with antibiotics are susceptible to disease developmen ...
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Strategic feeding of spray-dried plasma to reduce the reliance on antibiotics in grow-finish pigs
Strategic use of Spray Dried Plasma (SDP) in grow-finish swine feed can be a health management option for farms to reduce reliance on AGP while maintaining pig health and performance. SDP provides a better economic return over feed cost com ...
Monday, November 15, 2021
UK saw drop in use of antibiotics in livestock in 2020
The use of antibiotics in livestock in the United Kingdom has fallen again, according to a report released by the government's Veterinary Medicines Directorate.
Monday, October 25, 2021
Use of veterinary antibiotics in Germany increased last year
The use of veterinary antibiotics has increased slightly in Germany in 2020, according to data from the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL).
Monday, September 27, 2021
European Parliament rejects ban on use of certain antibiotics for animal health
The European Union's Regulation (EU) 2019/6 on veterinary medicines is set to enter into force in January 2022.
Monday, September 6, 2021
EU to decide on antibiotics to be banned for animal health use
The European Parliament will be voting on a ban on the use of medically critical antibiotics in animals in mid-September.
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Nutreco invests in Proteon Pharmaceuticals to reduce antibiotics reliance in aquaculture and livestock
Proteon Pharmaceuticals announced on August 10 an investment of €21 million (US$24.6 million) to accelerate commercialisation of its products, which aim to reduce the reliance on antibiotics within aquaculture and livestock farming.
Monday, July 12, 2021
Effect of antibiotic withdrawal in feed on chicken gut microbial dynamics, immunity, growth performance and prevalence of foodborne pathogens
Development of antibiotic resistance in foodborne pathogens, Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter, is a public health concern. Public demand to reduce the use of sub-therapeutic antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) in poultry feeding has resulted ...
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Benefits of synergistic feed additive combination towards antibiotic reduction
Gut health remains a persistent barrier for broiler producers, accounting for up to 80% of antibiotics used in poultry production, as for most gut health issues vaccinations are no solution. Gut health is a critical aspect as it is crucial ...
Monday, July 5, 2021
EFSA report notes drop in use of antibiotics on livestock
Antibiotic uses have dropped and is now lower in food-producing animals than in humans, according to the latest report published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre for D ...
Friday, July 2, 2021
Four-Phase Farm Management Guideline to reduce antibiotic usage
Good farm management is required to reduce antibiotics in chicken production. Farm management, simply refers to the procedures, protocols, and environmental circumstances used in livestock production.
Friday, July 2, 2021
Potassium diformate (FORMI) and 3rd generation acidifiers in antibiotic-free feeding - impacts in sows and piglets
With costs of pig production under increasing pressure, the nutrition of young pigs is of increasing interest, as this period is critical to the subsequent performance of the animals through to market. Optimising growth rate and feed effici ...

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