Poultry producers replacing in-feed antibiotics

In-feed antibiotics will be banned when US federal guidelines fully take effect on 1 January 2017. Stopping the subtherapeutic use of antimicrobials, that can account for up to 3% of extra weight gain and disguise many potential problems, will cost profit. Poultry producers are trying to find replacement additives and delve into management measures. After many years of fierce debate, the US is moving towards an era where the use of antibiotics in animal production will be limited. Under pressur