antibiotic reduction

IKB Kip is the Dutch quality assurance scheme covering every chain in the sector. Aviagen's Magnus Swalander received certification for the research facility in 2016 from Hennie de Haan, chair of the Dutch poultry producers board. Photo: Kastermans Studio
06-08-2021 | Article

Antibiotic reduction in EU progressing at different speeds

Photo: Agilia
07-12-2020 | Interview

Poultry expert on nutritional tools for antibiotic reduction

Immune modulation offers further benefits for GIT health. Photo: Melanie DeFazio
07-12-2020 | Article

Oxidised β-Carotene copolymer improves gut health

Marketplace demand from consumers for protein raised without antibiotics is prompting farmers to rethink the use of antimicrobials in their flocks. Photo: Trouw Nutrition
27-11-2020 | Article

6 steps to become a broiler health champion

Growing problems with antibiotic resistance and increasing pressure from the general public have led to regulations which prohibit the use of growth promoters or antibiotics in turkeys. Photo: Marcel van Hoorn
22-10-2020 | Article

Functional oils as alternative growth promoters in turkeys

Photo: Ronald Hissink
06-10-2020 | Article

Synergistic feed additive strategy to reduce antimicrobials

Good hygiene in the poultry house is essential. Hot water and detergent will effectively clean walls, floors and equipment. Photo: Trouw Nutrition
11-08-2020 | Article

Reducing antibiotics: 4-phase farm management blueprint

Farm-specific conditions and practices should be looked at for effective antibiotic reduction. Photo: Koos Groenewold
03-07-2020 | Article

Farm-specific reduction of antimicrobial use is the future

US figures show antibiotic use at 25mg/kg in chickens and 426mg/kg in turkeys, far more than in the UK. Photo: Koos Groenewold
05-06-2020 | Article

US/UK antibiotic use in poultry examined

The broilers at Tiina Varho-Lankinen's farm have been raised without any antibiotics at all for the last decade. Photo: Jorma Heikkila
10-01-2020 | Article

Finnish broilers can do without antibiotics