The growing public concern of antibiotics warrants research to find alternatives. There are several concerns involving this elimination of antibiotics, which include poor performance, increased scours (which was already seen in Europe), and an increase in therapeutic antibiotics. Although proposed antibiotic alternatives will likely not work via the same mechanism, some show promise by way of a different mechanism.<\/p>\n
Acidifiers work by increasing the acidity of the stomach, which is proven to be a barrier to harmful bacteria, including Salmonella and E. coli. Addition of components such as organic acids will increase the production of fatty acids in the stomach, therefore increasing the stomach acidity.<\/p>\n
Work can be done to increase the fermentation of feeds in the gut. This produces volatile fatty acids (VFAs) that are important in ruminants, and current research is discovering it may be beneficial to pigs as well. These VFAs also provide a readily available source of energy and metabolites for the gut.<\/p>\n
Components can be added to the diet to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut such as Lactobacilli. This bacteria is involved in competitive exclusion, which means that it will win a spot in the gut over bad bacteria such as E. coli. Dietary components can also be added to improve the intestinal mucin barrier, which protects the gut from colonization of harmful bacteria.<\/p>\n
Other possible alternatives to antibiotics include increasing immunity by way of enhanced vaccination protocols, improved genetics, and improved production practices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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