The US National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NFIA), a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) agency, has awarded Purdue University three grants totaling more than $1.4m.
US synthetic biology company Ginkgo Bioworks and Elanco Animal Health Inc are launching a new business targeting unmet needs in pet and livestock markets.
Supplementing broiler feed with blended cashew net shell oil and castor oil supports bird production and gut health during a coccidiosis challenge and provides an alternative to antibiotic use, say researchers.
Increasing sales of medically important antibiotics used with livestock raise questions about data collection and the development of alternative production practices to improve antibiotic stewardship.
The US Food and Drug Administration is funding two research projects to help set durations of use for select medically important antimicrobial drugs used in livestock feed.
The FDA has published guidance around voluntarily bringing the remaining approved animal drugs containing antimicrobials of human medical importance under the oversight of licensed veterinarians in the US.
An international research partnership is seeking to reduce the reliance on antibiotics by developing novel alternatives using a combination of bacteriophage and plant compounds.
As part of the continued effort to improve transparency and public access to information about approved animal drugs, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it has made medicated feed-related information more accessible and user-friendly.
The decline of antibiotic use in livestock feed or production may shift the pharma industry focus away from new antibiotic product development, with ramifications for agriculture, say analysts.
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Members of both the veterinary and agricultural production worlds need to work together to address antimicrobial resistance in cattle production, said Brian Lubbers, director of clinical microbiology, Kansas State University veterinary diagnostic laboratory.
Applying bacteriophage to fish feeding using a WPI coating may stabilize phage delivery and boost use over time, in water, and during fish digestion, says researcher.
Adding lauric acid to poultry feed may boost poultry growth, weight gain and support bird health when used as an antibiotic replacement, say researchers.