Non-antibiotic medication against swine dysentery

Bit by bit, the toolbox for controlling swine dysentery has become emptier in recent years. There is a global trend to limit the use of antibiotics as much as possible, and zinc oxide will also no longer be allowed at prophylactic levels in 2022. It is time for a new addition to the toolbox. “Pigs of all ages are affected, although the peak incidence is in weaned pigs of six to 12 weeks of age,” writes Professor David Taylor in the comprehensive Health Tool at www.pigprogress.net, when disc