Filling the antibiotic void with feed additives

Microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi and parasites, can develop resistance against antimicrobial substances, such as antibiotics, antifungals and anthelminthics. In recent years, microorganisms have been isolated that have developed AMR against a wide range of medically important drugs. As such, these ‘superbugs’ become an increasing threat to human and veterinary healthcare. In this context, special attention is given to several strategies aiming to minimise the need to apply antibiotic