Egg Yolk Antibodies; an Alternative to Antibiotics?

13-03-2007 | | |
Yegani
Antimicrobials have been used in the poultry industry for growth promotion, disease prevention, and treatment of infections for many years. However, evidence is mounting that resistant bacteria or resistance determinants might be passed from animals to humans. This situation has put a lot of pressure on the poultry industry to withdraw or limit antibiotic use in animal feed and to look for viable alternatives. (Comments 15) Antimicrobials have been used in the poultry industry for grow


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