There is limited data available on antibiotic resistance strains of pathogenic bacteria in meat products in the UK, says a campaigner seeking curbs to antibiotic usage in farmed animals.
The EU Commission (EC) has approved the use of the additive L-threonine produced by fermentation with E. coli for production of feed for all animal species.
Two UN bodies have initiated a global call to solicit data in order to help them provide scientific advice to guide the development of appropriate Codex standards or guidelines on pathogenic E.coli.
The use of blended essential oils and enzymes may boost gut health and protect against some infections in piglets, says an international team of researchers.
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