23 Use of antibiotics in broiler production: Global impacts and alternatives (Research paper by Mehdi et al. 2018)
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Age: Not stated;
Summary: Much research has been carried out to look for natural agents with similar beneficial effects of growth promoters. The aim of these alternatives is to maintain a low mortality rate, a good level of animal yield while reserving environment and consumer health. Among these, the most popular are probiotics, prebiotics, enzymes, organic acids, immunostimulants, bacteriocins, bacteriophages, phytogenic feed additives, phytoncides, nanoparticles and essential oils. This review focuses on effect of these natural alternatives to antibiotics.
23 Research paper – Mehdi – 2018 – Use of antibiotics in broiler production: Global impacts and alternatives
Where to find the original material:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405654517302512; https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aninu.2018.03.002
Country: CA