Item 3.3. Alternative feed practices to promote responsible use of antimicrobials

Item 3.3. Alternative feed practices to promote responsible use of antimicrobials

First session of the Committee on Agriculture Sub-Committee on Livestock (16-18 March 2022)

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Presentation

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Statutory body / Meeting title FAO Committee on Agriculture (COAG)

Language English

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Alternative feed practices to promote responsible use of antimicrobials
Committee on Agriculture Sub-Committee on Livestock
2022

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Multiple opportunities and examples for advanced feeding practices and functional feed additives were identified that allow for the safe and effective replacement of antimicrobial growth promoters (AGPs) and the overall reduction of the need to use antimicrobials in livestock systems.The nature of these feeding strategies is diverse, allowing a tailored approach for individual animal species and age- and production groups. Moreover, feeding practices and sustainable livestock system rely heavily on the availability of feed and feed ingredients in each geographic region. The many alternatives identified in this report include the use of locally produced feed ingredients and feed additives as well as products originating from a circular economy. They consider also the incorporation of a total nutritional approach will support the withdrawal of antimicrobials as growth promoters, and contribute to an overall reduction of the use of antimicrobials in livestock farming.