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Antibiotic alternative may start from alternative proteins in modern pig diets Antimicrobial resistance caused by the use of antibiotics in animal production has caused global concern over recent years. The European Union banned the use of in-feed antibiotics in animal production in 2006. In Asia, South Korea was the first country to prohibit antibiotics in […]

Zoetis Quick Tips: Timing vaccination against scours 20 November 2017 While spring calving seems a long way off, proper vaccine timing could begin yet this year if your herd calves early in the season. By Jon Seeger, DVM, managing veterinarian, Beef Technical Services at Zoetis Prioritize scours prevention to protect the next calf crop. Scours

Piglet Gut Health Challenges Diminished with Holistic Techniques Intestinal challenges are a common cause of production losses during the post-weaning period. Damage to the intestinal barrier caused by pathogens reduces health and absorption of nutrients. It is well known that antibiotics inhibit growth of certain pathogenic microorganisms and can be used to boost piglet performance.