Why banning zinc oxide is a good idea

摘要

The European Union has banned zinc oxide to control diarrhoea in weaning pigs. There are several good reasons why it is better to stop using zinc oxide -especially since there are alternatives.For decades high dosages of zinc oxide have been used in piglet nutrition to prevent post-weaning diarrhoea. However, current reports are highlighting its negative effects on animals'performance and on the environment. As a consequence the European Uniondecided to ban the use of zinc oxide by 2022.