Phytogenics as a natural alternative to antibiotics

18-02-2014 | | |
The essential oil turmeric contains ar-turmerone, a phytogenic compound that can exert antioxidant effects.
The essential oil turmeric contains ar-turmerone, a phytogenic compound that can exert antioxidant effects.
With antibiotic growth promoters (AGP) being reduced in leading countries all over the world, the interest for natural alternatives rose. New strategies come with new principles… How can swine production benefit from ‘quorum quenching’ and ‘ar-turmerone’? By Martin Brötel, Delacon, Steyregg, Austria The rising global population comes with an increasing demand for food such as meat as a source of protein. Other than diminishing farm land for agriculture use to produce food, consumer co


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Vincent
ter Beek

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Kees van
Dooren

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Treena
Hein

Brötel Delacon