Reduction of antibiotic use in farm animals

The need for antibiotics in animal production is unlikely to be completely obviated. There are, however, several approaches that can reduce the need for antibiotics while maintaining animal health. The use of alternative agents Probiotics and prebiotics The use of prebiotics and probiotics to improve the composition of an animal’s gut microbiota can decrease the risk of numerous diseases. In some instances their use indirectly decreases the abundance of potential pathogens, enhances the im