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Could oft-forgotten vitamins help replace antibiotics?

Lack of key vitamins in modern production settings could lead to decreased immunity and increased reliance on antibiotics.

February 24, 2021

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Study: Copper may regulate genes as well as gut health

Thought to improve digestion by regulating gut health, a new study finds copper also regulates the expression of key genes in swine.

February 1, 2021

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Fish waste protein boosts immunity, growth in trial

Protein derived from fish processing waste accelerates growth and boost immunity in a silver pompano feeding trial, but reasons why remain unclear.

December 4, 2020

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.

November 30, 2020

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.

November 19, 2020

Latest News

Pirbright, partners developing 2 new PRRS vaccines

Determined to find a more effective solution to a damaging virus, a joint research project aims to develop two new vaccines for PRRS.

November 10, 2020

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Trouw research examines copper dosage for poultry diets

High levels of copper can act as a substitute for antibiotics in poultry diets, but may also cause unwanted side effects if not dosed carefully.

November 9, 2020

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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.

October 26, 2020

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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.

October 14, 2020

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Study links zinc, heat stress and genes in poultry

New research suggests heat and zinc interact with genes that moderate feed intake, but more work is necessary to understand the complexities of heat stress.

October 14, 2020

Animal Feed Regulations & Safety

Study affirms FDA fumonisins guidance level for pigs

Growth of nursery pigs slows when they are fed corn containing fumonisins slightly above FDA guidance levels, according to a trial.

October 9, 2020

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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.

September 28, 2020