Reducing reliance on antimicrobials is crucial in tackling the challenge of antimicrobial resistance. Limiting preventable antibiotics use allows essential antibiotics to remain effective when needed to support broiler and human health. The emphasis on this matter is further heightened through the increasing demand for antibiotic-free broiler meat, as a result of increased awareness of the associated risks.
We recommend taking a holistic, consistent and sustainable approach to the antibiotic-free production of broilers, focused on excellent feed, farm and health management, to future-proof your flocks and reduce the potential for antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The first step is removing antibiotic growth promoters and prophylactic antibiotics, ask your veterinarian to perform an antibiogram to evaluate the sensitivity of certain bacteria to antibiotics used on your farm.
By reducing antibiotic use, you keep the antibiotics effective for the animals and for humans while answering an increasing trend for antibiotic free produced meat.
