Over the years the growth and health of food-producing animals have been enhanced by the
use of antibiotics. These have helped reduce on-farm mortalities, lower incidences of …

For decades antibiotics have been used in poultry rearing to support high levels of
production. Nevertheless, several problems have arisen because of the misuse of antibiotics …

The total ban on antibiotics as growth promoters in livestock nutrition, introduced in EU
(European Union) countries on 1 January 2006, presented animal nutritionists with a …

Rising global populations and enhanced standards of living in so-called developing
countries have led to an increased demand of food, in particular meat, worldwide. While …

Poultry production has experienced a major shift with the prohibition of the use of
antimicrobials and antibiotics as growth promoters. The industry in general, and more …

Scientists working in the field of animal nutrition have recently begun to pay more attention
to biologically active substances contained in plants-phytobiotics. Their complex study …

The problem of rapid decline in egg production performance and poor egg quality is a key
obstacle to improving the economic benefits of laying hens. Garcinol is an antioxidant …

Genetic advance aimed at accelerating the growth rate of slaughter birds have reduced the
natural resistance of poultry to infections. It also increased susceptibility to stress, which …

Abstract Guava (Psidium guajava L.), a plant belonging to the Myrtaceae family, holds
significant medicinal and nutritional values. Leaves of the plant are described to be elliptical …

Over the years, the olive oil market has increased considerably due to its organoleptic
features and increasing awareness of the beneficial properties of olive products for human …