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Alternatives to the Use of Antibiotics as Growth Promoters for Monogastric Animals

Year: 2002

Type: review

Abstract: Recently, more and more is becoming known about the mode of action of antibiotics as growth promoters (AMGP), particularly in relation to the development of microbial resistance. Consequently, the use of these AMGP is already restricted or forbidden in many countries. Therefore, to compensate for the possible decrease in production, a lot of work is now being done to investigate possible alternatives. Suitable alternatives must be both proven and cost-effective, for the conditions and diets as used at the farm level.

Source: Animal Biotechnology

DOI: 10.1081/abio-120005774

Authors: Martin W.A. Verstegen, Barbara A. Williams

Institution: Wageningen University & Research

Language: English

Topic: Animal Nutrition and Physiology

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2088043331

FWCI: 0.764

Cites: 28

Cited by: 182

Related to: 10