Tannin-based additives as an alternative to AGPs for broilers

A combination of tannins appears to have synergistic effects comparable to the use of AGPs in broiler diets. These results were found in a recently published study in the journal PLOS ONE. The widespread restrictions on the use of antimicrobials have led to an increase in intestinal health problems in broiler chickens, resulting in reduced profitability for farmers. An example is the increased incidence of C. perfringens necrotic enteritis (NE) in countries where the use of antimicrobial grow