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New novel technology helps cut poultry antibiotic use
29 April 2021 |
A study was carried out looking at a sustainable solution to replace the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry
A new novel technology being developed by UK researchers could help reduce the use of antibiotics on British poultry farms.
Promising results have been reported in the fight against superbug infections on poultry farms, which could have wider implications for human health.
Antibiotics are widely used to kill or reduce bacteria in both humans and farmed animals such as chickens.
However, excessive use or misuse of antibiotics has led to the development of ‘superbugs’ which are resistant to treatment.