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Due to their wide spectrum antibacterial activity against distinct microorganisms and different mechanisms of action that may reduce the growth of resistant bacteria, silver nanoparticles may be a promising solution for the control and treatment of bacterial infections in livestock. Nanoparticle synthesis from plant extracts is tentatively offering a path for large-scale production of commercially appealing nanoparticles, such as silver nanoparticles (AgNP). In this study we report our preliminary findings regarding the phytofabrication of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) by Curcuma longa, emphasizing on their antioxidative characteristics as expressed by the hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity and the possible applications of silver green synthesized nanoparticles in the agri-food sector. The green synthesis of AgNPs was performed by mixing curcuma extract with AgNO₃ solution (1 mM) in a 1:9 proportion and …