Intervention strategies to support immune competence

As poultry producers seek to ease the use of antibiotic treatments, the relevance of feed quality and farm health becomes increasingly vital. The threats posed by mycotoxin contamination in feed ingredients, suggest considerations for assessing risk, and describe intervention strategies to mitigate the challenges faced by producers. An effective antibiotic reduction programme is contingent upon an integrated and comprehensive approach encompassing farm biosecurity, feed quality and safety, supp