Micro-organisms should be controlled, rather than killed, to maintain the natural balance of feed and feed additives in a post-antibiotics world, according to Amlan’s senior director of technical service.
The FDA is calling for research projects to help establish duration of use windows for several medically important antimicrobials currently approved for use in animal feed.
Focusing on young animal nutrition, boosting gut health and the sustainability of the livestock and poultry sectors are some of the ways Cargill is seeking to address current and future industry challenges, says managing director.
Blending ginger and Chinese herbal medicine may support feed intake and egg production in heat stressed layers in place of antibiotic use, say researchers.
Adding lauric acid to poultry feed may boost poultry growth, weight gain and support bird health when used as an antibiotic replacement, say researchers.
Bartek Ingredients is expanding production of several of its acidic feed ingredients as the company looks to expand its work in animal nutrition and meet growing customer needs, says VP.
The feed acidulants market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2018, to reach a value of US$3.5bn by 2023, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets.
An eubiotic, essential oil-based feed additive may boost gut health, feed conversion and broiler chicken response to necrotic enteritis for producers working without antibiotics, says Novus researcher.
There is pressure on European pig producers to find alternative feeding strategies in light of the upcoming EU-wide ban on zinc oxide and the growing trend away from the use of antibiotics.
In an effort to address producers’ move away from antimicrobial use, Phibro Animal Health Corporation is turning to the production of direct-fed microbials for poultry.
Boosting animal production and daily gain, cutting methane generation and providing an alternative to antibiotic use are among the goals for Californian firm's focus on endomicrobial feed additives, says COO.
Adding a blend of clove, eugenol, thymol and vanillin oils to the diets of feedlot-raised cows may improve animal performance and feed intake without antibiotic use, say researchers.
The UK government has published a five-year national action plan and a longer-term 20 year vision for how the UK will contribute to containing and controlling antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
