Gut health without coccidiostats or antibiotics

07-06-2017 | | |
In a challenge trial with Eimeria (10-fold overdose of Paracox-5 at day 18) and C. perfringens from the environment, the effects of FRA Gut Balance Dry and other feed additives were tested. Photo: Peter Roek
In a challenge trial with Eimeria (10-fold overdose of Paracox-5 at day 18) and C. perfringens from the environment, the effects of FRA Gut Balance Dry and other feed additives were tested. Photo: Peter Roek
As coccidiostats can induce bacterial resistance and may be banned as feed additives in the EU, alternatives are needed. Alpha-monoglycerides are able to overcome the negative effects on broiler performance caused by Eimeria and Clostridia and improve uniformity within the flock. Furthermore, antibiotics are susceptible to imposing restrictions. Alpha-monoglycerides can be a tool to lower and potentially replace the use of antibiotics. Antibiotics and coccidiostats have been widely used in anim


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Redacteur 1

Nathalie
Kinsley

Redacteur 2

Fabian
Brockötter

Redacteur 3

Tony
McDougal

Damen
Ellen Damen Research & Development, Framelco