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Replacing antibiotics with capsicum extract

02-05-2022 | |
Capsaicin, the source of the spicy taste of chili pepper, has been proved to be benifical for animal health. Photo: Canva
Capsaicin, the source of the spicy taste of chili pepper, has been proved to be benifical for animal health. Photo: Canva
Natural capsicum extract can replace chlortetracycline antibiotics without hindering the performance and health status of broilers. This is the result of a recently published study conducted by researchers from China Agricultural University. To their knowledge, studies that focus on the effects of capsicum extract alone as an antibiotic substitute on broilers’ growth performance and health status are limited, as is the mechanism of action of the extract in broilers. This was the basis of th


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Matthew Wedzerai Freelance journalist