Consistency is vital for antibiotic-free poultry production

10-01-2022 | Specials | Article

A well-developed gut and optimal microbiome help support poultry performance and enable birds to deal with challenges better. Photo: Shutterstock

A focus within the poultry and feed industries is to remove or reduce reliance on antibiotics. Feed additives could be an alternative to antibiotics, but the main challenge is they need to perform consistently under commercial conditions. A probiotic that has a consistent action and can enhance animal resilience is an excellent alternative and can ensure the sustainability of poultry production. The reduction and elimination of antibiotics has been surveyed* as being the greatest challenge to