Tag: antibiotics: Page 2

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

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.

November 10, 2020

Feed Additives

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

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.

October 26, 2020

Animal Nutrition Views

Searching for antimicrobial compounds in linseed

Linseed may be a source of novel additives given enough research is conducted to verify preliminary results.

October 13, 2020

Animal Nutrition Views

Poll: Most widely used additives in broiler feeds

The majority of poultry nutrition professionals surveyed depend on probiotics to control gut health in broilers.

June 8, 2020

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.

May 27, 2020

Feed Additives

FDA antibiotic sales survey reports uptick in animal use

Sales of antibiotics for veterinary use and animal feed jumped 9% in 2018, but the cause of the increase remains unclear.

December 17, 2019

Latest News

FDA to end over-the-counter antibiotics use in animals

Draft document outlines plans to bring remaining over-the-counter antibiotics for use in animals under veterinary oversight.

November 14, 2019

Feed Production by Region

Antibiotics in feed see resistance in emerging countries

Antibiotic resistance developing countries, where antibiotics in animal feed are still largely permitted, now exceeds levels seen in wealthier economies.

October 8, 2019

Animal Health & Veterinary

What AGPs can teach us about growth promotion

Find out what animal feed nutritionists can learn from antibiotic growth promotion (AGP) modes of action to identify similar feed additive solutions.

October 7, 2019