Alternatives to Antibiotic Growth Promoters in Poultry and Pigs

The use of antibiotics in feed for growth promotion has long been restricted in the EU, but there has been a lot of research activity looking at possible alternative compounds. This article looks at the potential for feed additives such as organic acids, probiotics, prebiotics and essential oils to improve performance in poultry and swine.
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