Antimicrobial resistance is a hot topic worldwide. Helen Ward reviews recent research from the United Kingdom and discusses some of the issues and on-farm stewardship results. Source: Feed International, August/September 2017, page 24. Antimicrobial policies have been generated around four key principles: Disease reduction strategies Correct use of medicines … [Read more...]
Waiter! There’s a bug in my feed
“Bugs” to most animal health professionals translates to probiotics and prebiotics. This will change as the recent changes in EU regulations allow edible insect proteins in animal feed. Source: Feed International, February/March 2016, page 6. According to research, farmed insects may offer a more efficient and sustainable source of protein in poultry and aquaculture diets … [Read more...]