Trials show that it is possible to wean piglets without using zinc oxide and less antibiotics. Photo: Ton Hurks
Increasing concern regarding the ecotoxicity has led to the decision to ban the use of therapeutic zinc in feed throughout the EU by June 26, 2022 at the latest. As the EU member states may determine the length of the transition period, the end of the marketing authorisation varies from country to country. Nowadays, therapeutic zinc is already forbidden in some countries. This means that in these countries we supported our customers step by step and helped them to prepare themselves to switch
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