Poultry production without antibiotics

In a quest to reduce antibiotics in poultry production, feed additives are seen as part of the solution. A feed additive was tested in Europe and the US for its health and growth effects, compared to a traditional antibiotic product. Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria are a major threat to public health and therefore, the use of antibiotics in livestock should be kept to a minimum and only used for treating sick animals. For a successful reduction, all aspects of animal husbandry should be consid