New kid on the block: In-feed resin acids

Resin acids, obtained from trees have shown to be a powerful, natural tool to reduce antibiotic use and to promote growth and feed intake in livestock animals. Northern coniferous forests contain the ingredient rosin. In Finnish folk medicine, rosin has been known for centuries for its anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties. Recent research has demonstrated that the active compounds of rosin are resin acids. Recent scientific research has confirmed the efficacy of these compounds, both