Alternative to Antimicrobials (ATA) in Swine Industry
MR 214
VIV Health & Nutrition
Conducted by
Thai Swine Veterinary Association (TSVA)
Speaker
Dr. Metta Makhanon, DVM, MBA, PhD (Vet.Pathobiology)
เมตตา เมฆานนท์
Animal Health Consultant, and President of Thai Swine Veterinary Association
Short Description
ATAs are the ingredients used for replacing the antimicrobial substances. The key objective is to reduce AMU and AMR in the industry. The list of ATA is included probiotics, prebiotics, postbiotics, antimicrobial peptides, herbs or phytogenetics, etc.
These ATAs have several potencies including the growth promoter, immune stimulants, balance of microbiomes, promotion of gut health, performance improvement of animals, etc.