The way forward with organic acids

Organic acids have gained worldwide acceptance as the choice replacement for antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) in livestock feed. This is due to their ability to kill pathogenic microorganisms that cause disease and deter the growth performance of livestock. Negative effects in handling and use of regular organic acids have now been minimised with new technology. By Mathieu Calmont and Justin Y. W. Tan, Borregaard LignoTech, Norway   As antimicrobial agents, organic acids function in two