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Antibiotic-free poultry Campaign
As the Poultry industry moves increasingly toward ‘antibiotic-free’ poultry to address antimicrobial resistance (AMR), how can we effectively emphasize the critical role of vaccines—especially considering that many viral diseases lack effective treatments?
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This is a great question. The first and most important point to remember is that antibiotics are NOT effective against viruses. Therefore, the use of antibiotic as prophylactic or treatment agents against viral disease needs to stop. Second, to prevent viral diseases the best course of action is to establish a proper vaccination protocol with the farm veterinarian as well as to establish and enforce proper biosecurity measurements.
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Thank you
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Very good. I will look at it.
Thanks for sharing Sir.
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The attached article may add valuable insight to this discussion, emphasizing two key points worth considering:
1. Recent research suggests that the beneficial effects of antimicrobial growth promoters (AGPs) in livestock might result more from their anti-inflammatory properties than their traditional antibacterial actions. This shifts our understanding of how AGPs support animal health and growth, and how feed additives can help reduce gut inflammation.
2. The article also reinforces that biosecurity remains the foundation for preventing disease introduction and spread on farms. Effective biosecurity practices reduce reliance on antimicrobials by minimizing disease risks in the first place.
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Thanks
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