ISSUE FOCUS 38 FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE February 2025 Acting swiftly and implementing best practices involve the exchange of knowledge and expertise between farm management specialists and veterinarians. This collaboration is vital for a successful and safe transition to practices that minimize reliance on antibiotics while maintaining animal health and welfare. RESPONSIBLE SHIFT TO ANTIBIOTIC REDUCED SYSTEMS We are committed to support this transition, facilitating meetings with leading experts from research as well as industry, providing sustainable solutions that not only reduce antibiotic use but also enable the animal industry to achieve its productivity goals responsibly. Figure 1 illustrates the comprehensive results from a large number of trials. When comparing performance outcomes with antibiotics as the control group, the data reveal that in 48% of the trials, eubiotics matched the daily weight gain of chicks achieved with antibiotics. In 36% of the trials, eubiotics outperformed antibiotics, while in 16%, the results were slightly lower than those of the antibiotic control group. Overall, these findings highlight that eubiotics are effective and recognized as viable alternatives to antibiotics for growth promotion in livestock. HELPING TO TACKLE AMR dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health is making significant contributions to the global fight against AMR through proven solutions to reduce antibiotic use, supported by science-driven innovation, collaboration, and advocacy. We have extensive experience supporting large, medium, and small-scale operations in reducing antimicrobial use. A thorough evaluation of on-farm conditions is critical to identify areas for improvement and implement effective changes. Our precision services offer comprehensive solutions to minimize the reliance on antibiotics while promoting animal health and farm productivity. Key strategies include real-time health monitoring to detect early signs of illness and data-driven decision making to optimize farm management with VeraxTM and FarmTellTM. We also provide tailored nutrition and feed applications to strengthen animals' animal health, and offer eubiotics such as probiotics, prebiotics, phytogenics and organic acids. The stepwise approach to antibiotic reduction ensures a gradual transition, allowing to monitor outcomes and minimize risks. Our science-based solutions, including data-driven insights and eubiotics, have demonstrated their effectiveness in commercial settings. These solutions help maintain animal health, enhance farm profitability, and support the sustainable production of safe, nutritious food. References 1. JIACRA IV report (2024) Fourth joint report on the integrated analysis of the consumption of antimicrobial agents and occurrence of antimicrobial resistance in bacteria from humans and food-producing animals (JIACRA IV 2019-2021) About Nataliya Roth Nataliya Roth is a Science Advocacy & Global Trial Manager, Animal Nutrition & Health at dsm-firmenich. She holds a PhD degree in Antimicrobial Use and Resistance obtained from the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences in Vienna, Austria. Roth holds two MSc degrees in Food and Biotechnology and Veterinary Medicine obtained from the University of Natural Resources and Applied Life Sciences in Vienna and the Academy of Veterinary Sciences in Lviv, Ukraine. She has more than 15 years of experience in the animal nutrition and health industry in different research and business positions at a global level within Biomin® and dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition and Health. Figure 1. Effect of eubiotic feed additives on the performance of animals compared to antibiotics Source: dsm-firmenich
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