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The potential benefits of natural growth promoters

01-03-2006 | |

Intensive research has focused on the potential of natural growth promoters (NGP) to replace antibiotics. The beneficial effects of NGP are mainly attributed to their potential to promote a beneficial gut microflora which protects the host against pathogens and helps to alleviate periods of stress. Tobias Steiner of Biomin argues that a well-adjusted combination of different strategies will maximise the efficacy of NGP in antibiotic-free feeding systems.

This article can also be found at Feed Tech, volume 10, no. 2

Keywords: Piglet feed, blood plasma, protein,
immunoglobulins, palatability

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