Thai trials described by ARMIN VIKARI and DAVID BRAVO demonstrate there is a rightful place for plant extracts as consistent, science-based, naturally-occurring performance enhancers is set for widespread use. The production of antibiotic free poultry is increasing worldwide. This market tendency started a few years ago in some European countries and became compulsory by the ban of antibiotic in the European Community in 2006. Then, to satisfy the consumer expectations, many countries are now producing significant amounts of broilers without antibiotic growth promoters even if the national regulation still authorizes their use. Numerous alternatives were introduced to replace antibiotic growth promoters and for the 10 last years the use of these alternatives has increased. Plant extracts and essential oils are valuable products as far as they are safe, traceable, transparent and efficacious.
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