β-glucans: Effective antibiotic alternative in poultry

10-01-2022 | |
²-glucans are potential growth promoters and antibiotic alternatives in poultry production. Photo: Rewat Wannasuk
²-glucans are potential growth promoters and antibiotic alternatives in poultry production. Photo: Rewat Wannasuk
Researchers unveil how ß-glucans hold the potential as alternatives to the use of antibiotics in poultry production. The beneficial properties of ß-glucans behind the efficacy are elaborated. Not only in poultry is the effort to reduce the use of antibiotics important. But across all animal species and feed industries scientists are battling to reduce the use of antibiotics. We all know the occurrence of microbial challenges in commercial poultry farming causes significant economic losses. Bu


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Matthew Wedzerai Correspondent