Grant Topic
“Novel Non-Antibiotic Approaches for Mitigation of Antimicrobial Resistance in Poultry (program A4171, Effective Mitigation Strategies for Antimicrobial Resistance).” Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants No. 2018-68003-27462.
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Article
Phytochemicals as antibiotic alternatives to promote growth and enhance host health
There are heightened concerns globally on emerging drug-resistant superbugs and the lack of new antibiotics for treating human and animal diseases. For the agricultural industry, there is an urgent need to develop strategies to replace antibiotics for food-producing animals, especially poultry and... Continue reading...
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Article
Potential Feed Additives as Antibiotic Alternatives in Broiler Production
This article aimed to describe the current use scenario, alternative feed additives, modes of action and ameliorative effects in broiler production. Alternative feed additives have promising importance in broiler production due to the ban on the use of certain antibiotics. The most used antibiotic... Continue reading...
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Alternatives to antibiotics for organic poultry production: types, modes of action and impacts on bird's health and production
The poultry industry contributes significantly to bridging the nutritional gap in many countries because of its meat and eggs products rich in protein and valuable nutrients at a cost less than other animal meat sources. The natural antibiotics alternatives including [probiotics, prebiotics,... Continue reading...
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Article
NAE production uncovers water quality challenges
Article from Poultry Health Today on water quality in No Antibiotics Ever flocks.
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Intestinal health in the era of NAE
The vital role the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) plays in nutrient absorption and the immune response is probably much more complex and dynamic than most of us realize.
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NAE production: Helping contract growers navigate maze of new challenges
“No antibiotics ever” (NAE) production now accounts for nearly 50% of broiler production in the US. Although I personally have grave concerns about the sustainability of NAE production, its rise in popularity might be viewed as a testament to the poultry industry’s openness to consumer trends and... Continue reading...
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Video
Helping contract growers' transition to no-antibiotics-ever broiler production
Video interview from Poultry Health Today on helping growers transition to No Antibiotics Ever broiler production.
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Water quality: No room for error in NAE flocks
Article from Poultry Health Today on water quality in No Antibiotics Ever flocks.