Antibiotics

[Moazzem Hossain]

While complete eradication of antibiotic use in broiler production in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) might be challenging, significantly reducing reliance on them is achievable through a combination of preventative measures, improved management practices, and exploring alternative therapies.

[Manimaran Jeyaseelan]

While complete elimination of antibiotics in broiler production is a significant challenge, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), it is achievable with a combination of strategies focusing on prevention, responsible use, and alternative approaches. A holistic approach is needed, encompassing nutrition, genetics, management, biosecurity, welfare, and food safety.

[Hakeem IBRAHIM]

Complete non antibiotic broiler production is achievable only if strong herbal alternatives are focused and encouraged from the grandparents to commercial production.

[Dr. Pardhu Garimella]

incase of test and treat, antibiotics can be used on sensitivity

[Amit Bahree]

Try to use probiotics, (Direct fed microbials) basically those who are heat resistant (Bacillus species) and can survive even in tough conditions also. They will surely help in this case. If interested to know more, pls do respond.

[Md. Osman Sheikh]

Disease prevention good animal husbandry, biosecurity and vaccination is the way to reduce the need for antibiotics in the herd.

[Dr. Rai Muhammad Sajid]

it is difficult but Can manage

[Dr. Rai Muhammad Sajid]

Yes, antibiotic-free (ABF) broiler production is possible in South Africa, but it requires:

✅ Key Requirements:

Strong biosecurity to prevent disease

Use of probiotics, prebiotics, essential oils, and vaccines

High-quality nutrition with functional feed additives

Excellent management (ventilation, litter, stocking density)

Farmer and vet training

❗Challenges:

Higher costs and health risks without antibiotics

Limited access to alternative products

Climate and infrastructure constraints

🌍 Note:

Countries like Denmark and the Netherlands have succeeded with ABF, but it took time and investment.

Conclusion: ABF production is achievable in South Africa with proper planning, support, and market demand.

[Hakeem IBRAHIM]

@dr. Pardhu,

Why do you streamlined your point to South Africa?

I think we are looking at Sub-sahara Africa in general!

Thank you!

[Shah Md. Mizanur Rahman]

Partially possible

[Hakeem IBRAHIM]

Can you support your point?

[Olamide Popoola]

Antibiotic-free broiler production is hard to achieve in Sub-Saharan Africa because many parent stock farms skip or poorly handle vaccinations. This allows diseases like Mycoplasma and IBD to pass to chicks before they even hatch. As a result, broiler farmers often receive weak chicks that are already exposed to disease, making it hard to raise them without antibiotics. To fix this, the whole poultry chain from breeder farms to broiler farms must follow strong health and vaccination practices.