Reducing antibiotics: A chain approach

Reducing antibiotics in the animal production chain requires a full chain approach. From biosecurity measures to the development of new feed additives. What does this entail and how has this been applied in the French pork production chain? The reduction of antibiotic use in animal production systems has become a worldwide public health issue and to develop an effective strategy, different parts of the production chain must be looked at (Figure 1). Of course it all starts with having a healthy