A number of feed additives are marketed to assist in boosting the pigs' immune system,
regulate gut microbiota, and reduce negative impacts of weaning and other environmental …

Post-weaning diarrhea (PWD) is one of the most serious threats for the swine industry
worldwide. It is commonly associated with the proliferation of enterotoxigenic Escherichia …

Since the 1950s, antibiotics have been used in the field of animal husbandry for growth
promotion, therapy and disease prophylaxis. It is estimated that up to 80% of the antibiotics …

The production of livestock and poultry faces major challenges to meet the global demand
for meat and dairy products and eggs due to a steady increase in the world's population and …

The inherent ability of bacteriophages (phages) to infect specific bacterial hosts makes them
ideal candidates to develop into antimicrobial agents for pathogen-specific remediation in …

The weaning period is a critical stage in pig production and the use of antibiotics and high
concentrations of trace elements (copper and zinc) have proved to be very effective at …

Through recent decades, the subtherapeutic use of antibiotics within agriculture has led to
the widespread development of antimicrobial resistance. This problem not only impacts the …

Biochar, an organic carbonaceous matter, is a unique feed additive that is now being used
in aquaculture industry to formulate a cost‐effective and eco‐friendly diet. This experiment …

The study objectives were to evaluate effects of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) on
growth rate, gut histomorphology, and physiological parameters of broilers. A total 360 birds …

Simple Summary The emergence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the growing demand for
poultry products have led to an interest in finding alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters …