Article published in International Pig Topics

A responsible use of antibiotics as part of animal health management is critical to ensure global human health and food security. With the increasing regulations to limit the metaphylactic and prophylactic antibiotic treatments in the pig industry, producers resort to sustainable alternatives. Enteric challenges during suckling and post-weaning periods often necessitates the use of antibiotics. A multi-factorial disease progression calls for a comprehensive and sustainable solution. Awareness on the effective use of probiotics and immune modulators to tackle enteric challenges boosts antibiotic stewardship.

Interested in more information? In our latest article, Antibiotic stewardship: a key for sustainable pig production, published in International Pig Topics, we take a closer look.