"We are polluting the environment with resistant genes" Antimicrobial resistance is not new, but actually a very old phenomenon. But we see the amount of resistant...
Finding the right probiotic strains for young calves Can certain probiotic strains colonise and persist in 1-month old calves? Research from Uruguay showed that it can.
Antibiotic free: Ready for the next stage Antibiotic free meat: A nightmare or golden opportunity? And where are we at when it comes to reducing the...
AMR and consumption: How to measure it? The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre for...
Antibiotic webinar highlights need for healthy gut A healthy gut is a proven solution for better health and feed efficiency. The nutritional approach is key to aim...
Homeopathy for livestock: Is it effective? We are moving away from antibiotics. But is homeopathy a possible alternative? A meta-study looked at dozens of...
Seaweed extract for dairy cattle Seaweed, whether they are green, red or brown, are an abundant, under-used resource in helping reducing the use...
Webinar to zoom in on antibiotic reduction in pigs Pig Progress, sister publication of All About Feed, is proud to announce a webinar dedicated to the theme of...
Poultry Summit discusses antibiotic challenges Antibiotic reduction can be achieved by using different data in breeding, hygiene in the feed mill and awareness...
Worrying increase in antimicrobial drug use in US livestock Domestic sales and distribution of antimicrobials approved for use in food producing animals in the US increased...
Novus responds to bird flu with stepped up biosecurity Animal nutrition company Novus International has responded to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks...
December issue of All About Feed now online The December issue of All About Feed (number 10) can now be read online. In this issue, we delve into the...
Beneficial Microbes: good for dogs, cows and bees How can beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus for example) reduce mastitis, prevent pesticide absorption in bees...
Antibiotic reduction: strong focus on biosecurity The link between antibiotic use in food animals and antibiotic resistance is an important topic. Animal...
FDA: collect antimicrobial sales by species The US Food and Drug Administration is proposing revisions to its annual reporting requirements for drug...
Proposed US bill could curb antibiotic use in US poultry United States Senators, Dianne Feinstein and Susan Collins have introduced the ‘Prevention of Antibiotic...
Feed is more than a set of nutrients It is not a new given that nutrition is a powerful tool to control or prevent diseases or other unwanted...
Pros and cons of using phages and enzybiotics The world of health and nutrition is currently wondering how to tackle issues related to antibiotic resistance....
Interview: "No antibiotics ever at Perdue Farms in the US" You better get used to it, because you will hear the term NAE, or ‘No Antibiotics Ever’ more often in the...
Reducing antibiotics: A chain approach Reducing antibiotics in the animal production chain requires a full chain approach. From biosecurity measures to...
Effect of functional pet food ingredients Functional foods provide health benefits if they are consumed on a regular basis as part of a varied diet. But...
Beating Salmonella with RFCs Studies with refined functional carbohydrates (RFCs) show a reduction in Salmonella prevalence in breeding hens....
Race horses perform better with beta-glucans Exercise and immune function have a link. So can dietary beta-glucans – an immune booster - therefore be...
Antibiotic banned, but still around Animal feed is prepared by different ingredients, often coming from different sources. In the Netherlands, an...
Lactylates: a novel approach to enhance gut health Lactylates, obtained by esterification of lactic acids and medium chain fatty acids, are commonly used in the...