The main reasons for eliminating the antibiotics growth promotors (AGPs) in the poultry production are due to legislation in some countries, farm sector agreements, antibiotic resistance, and marketing strategy. In U.S.A., the USDA considers ionophores to be antibiotics as well as
Importance of Gut Health A healthy gut is essential for proper nutrient absorption, and it’s critical to the immune system. Properly developed digestive tracts are home to gut flora, communities of microbial life. These microorganisms assist the digestive tract by breaking down complex
Anitox, the global leader in pathogen control and milling efficiency programs for the primary meat, egg and fish production sectors, announced that Dr.Enrique Montieljoined the company as Director of Nutrition and Live Production onMonday, March 1. Dr. Montiel is a leading veterinarian
A poorly managed flock can lead to several on farm and processing issues. Fluctuating bird size and inadequate yield are common consequences of substandard pellet quality. Pellets thatcrumble into fines may leadto nutritional imbalances within the flock.
Raw ingredients for livestock feed production come from a variety of locations and, especially if there has been any exposure to livestock or wildlife feces, ingredients can act as a source for Salmonella serovars and other enteric bacteria including E. coli. Salmonella is able to persist
Salmonella and Eggs Do you know that the outer shell of the eggs can be contaminated by the penetration of bacteria through one of approximately 8,000 pores present in the eggshell? Salmonella may come from the colonized gut, contaminated feces during or after laying or direct
