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10-01 | Expert opinion

One step at a time

An example of backyard farming in Africa. Photo: Dr Nicolas Svitek-ILRI
10-01 | Article

Could bacteriophages play a part in poultry farming?

Farmers are slowly coming around to the fact blanket use of antibiotics is no longer sustainable. Photo: Chris McCullogh
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Mindset to reduce antibiotic use is slowly changing

Antibiotic resistance in food animals have direct and indirect effects on human health. Photo: Max Pixel
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Mitigating antibiotics use in the livestock industry

Application of herbal mastitis treatment by a smallholder farmer in Ethiopia. Photo: Katrien Van’t Hooft
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New strategy to reduce antibiotics in dairy farming

Research shows that poultry prefer inert fibres like sunflower seed hulls over soluble fibre. Photo: Canva
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Poultry feed formulation in an antibiotic free era

Escherichia coli bacterium causes enteric and other infections. Photo: Kateryna Kon
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Antimicrobial resistance and its practical prevention

β-glucans are potential growth promoters and antibiotic alternatives in poultry production. Photo: Rewat Wannasuk
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β-glucans: Effective antibiotic alternative in poultry

Reducing the use of antibiotics around the globe remains a challenge and requires a multi-faceted approach. Photo: Michel Zoeter
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Antimicrobial use: The outlook to 2030

Reducing antimicrobial use involves a multidisciplinary approach. Photo: Cara Newberry
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Taking a closer look at antimicrobial resistance