Antibiotic-free Production: Page 6

African Swine Fever

VIDEO: Global feed industry’s top biosecurity challenges in 2021

Dr. John Clifford, USAPEEC veterinary trade adviser, discusses 2021 biosecurity threats and animal feed as a fomite for pathogens.

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African Swine Fever

How gut microbes could prevent African swine fever

A new study shows fecal transplants from wild pigs prevent African swine fever from spreading among domestic animals in production settings.

Animal Health & Veterinary

UK aims to reduce further antibiotic use in farm animals

Coinciding with a new global initiative to address antimicrobial resistance, the U.K. is setting new targets for the reduction of antibiotic use in food-producing animals.

Animal Health & Veterinary

FDA proposes to reclassify 17 antibiotics as ‘critical’

New criteria would increase the number of antibiotics considered critical to human health, drawing praise from some and criticism from others.

Newsfeed

10 thoughts about antimicrobial resistance from experts

In a recent panel discussion presented by the National Institute for Animal Agriculture, several veterinary experts shared what they’ve learned throughout their years of experience about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in farm animals.

Animal Health & Veterinary

Europe sees further decline in veterinary antibiotics sales

Total sales of veterinary antibiotics in European countries dropped by more than 34% between 2011 and 2018, according to the latest report on European Surveillance of Veterinary Antimicrobial Consumption.

Feed Additives

Researchers boost poultry immune system with antibodies

Poultry fed antibodies enjoy a stronger immune response and gain more weight during parasitic infection in a University of Illinois trial.

Feed Additives

Essential oils blend shows promise as antibiotic alternative

Blend of essential oils and organic acids combats E. coli as effectively as antibiotics in a swine trial, suggesting possible alternative.

Feed Additives

Yeast, fed for protein, could also replace antibiotics

Weanling pigs fed torula yeast exhibit health and growth performance gains in a new trial, suggesting the alternative protein could also replace antibiotics.

Animal Feed Manufacturing

New aquafeed guidelines raise the bar for ingredients

New guidelines for aquafeed mills emphasize responsible selection of feed ingredients, establishing social, environmental and biosecurity standards.

Feed Additives

Leonardite holds promise as growth-promoting feed additive

Researchers investigating antibiotic alternatives find using leonardite as a feed additive improves gut health and “good” cholesterol levels in piglets.

Feed Additives

Probiotics replace antibiotics in swine trial

A particular strain of probiotics restored growth and gut health when used to replace antibiotics in a recent University of Illinois study.

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