More poultry research focusing on antibiotic alternatives
Jan 26, 2018Susan Spiegel
The poultry industry’s focus on alternative approaches to managing gut health should help preserve the efficacy of the few remaining antibiotics it has available, said Donna Carver, DVM, PhD.
Are there practical alternatives to ionophores?
Nov 05, 2016PHT Editor
Proponents of raising broilers without ionophores and other antibiotics have proposed putting more emphasis on farm management, biosecurity and alternatives to anticoccidials.
Poultry specialist offers tips for managing gut health through better nutrition
Apr 30, 2015PHT Editor
Nutritionist Brett Lumpkins, PhD, of Southern Poultry Research, Athens, Georgia, talks about antibiotic-free poultry production, the challenges it presents and how rations can be adjusted for better...
Rising issues with coccidiosis and necrotic enteritis
Jan 27, 2015PHT Editor
Suzanne Dougherty, DVM, encourages “back to basics” with gut-health management while exploring new options
