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Ways the US layer industry deals without antibiotics
BY ERIC GINGERICH, DIAMOND V A
s the connotation of using antibiotics in livestock production becomes more and more negative for consumers, the poultry industry has to act. Surely, producing under the ‘no antibiotics ever’ label
makes a good business case but we can’t let diseased birds succumb. So, how can the US layer industry deal without the availability of antibiotics? By keeping birds healthy in the first place, by incorporating the important factors set out below.
Optimise vaccinal immunity Vaccines help to a great extent to prevent diseases and com- plications that result in the need for antibiotics. For veterinari- ans it’s one of the main duties to work with flock managers to come up with appropriate vaccination programmes for their flocks to help prevent outbreaks and reduce secondary
The tipping point on poultry has potentially been reached. There is continually growing customer demand for foods that are perceived to be ‘natural’, as well as foods from animals that were produced without the use of antibiotics. A recent survey revealed that 43% of consumers “always” or “often” buy poultry raised without antibiotics.
infections. Often new vaccines are added to programmes based on whether new disease outbreaks have occurred or if there is need to update vaccination programmes. Vaccine ad- ministration processes are also routinely evaluated. If the vac- cine doesn’t get into the birds uniformly, it’s not very useful. So evaluation of these vaccination procedures, either by go- ing out and watching the vaccination being administered, or
Vaccines help to a great extent to prevent diseases and complica- tions that result in the need for antibiotics.
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PHOTO: HENK RISWICK
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