Long-term trials find hops do not serve as an antibiotic alternative in ruminants Hops may exhibit certain antibacterial […]

Essential oils derived from lemongrass reduce mold, improve nutrition of silage A new study from Brazil suggests lemongrass […]

Sales of antibiotics for veterinary use, animal feed jump 9% in 2018, but cause of increase remains unclear […]

Considerations, challenges and successful strategies for organic monogastric feed production in Europe Organic livestock feed producers must take […]

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is accepting public comments on a plan to bring the remaining […]

World must find a way to help developing countries transition away from using antibiotics in animal feed, researcher […]

Understanding how antibiotic growth promoters work provides pathways to boost performance while reducing reliance on antimicrobials and preserving their medicinal value. Seven decades on, there is still uncertainty regarding how antibiotics work. Research continues to investigate the mode of action of AGPs which can be substituted by novel feed additives.

The four R’s approach — Review, Reduce and Replace Responsibly — is an effective way to achieve optimal poultry and livestock performance while lowering antibiotic usage.

Animal welfare is on the public agenda, and with a plethora of certifications and major brand commitments in place, industry is responding. But very few consumers fully understand the ins and outs of livestock farming and so most animal welfare concerns remain broad.

Sales of antibiotics approved for use in food-producing animals dropped 33 percent between 2016 and 2017, and manufacturers have raced to fill the void with everything from exotic botanicals and oils to ingredients of days gone by.