Raising broilers without antibiotics Thanks to Algae!

Besides running the Stand E130 at Hall 8&9, the Olmix’s team was also present at the conference room to share some on-field experiences on how to raise broilers without antibiotics by using natural algae-based alternatives. On this occasion, it was Dr Pi Nyvall, Olmix Group’s R&D Manager, who brought the audience’s attention to this topic by giving first an insight into the necessity to move forward an antibiotic-free production.

“Today we are all aware of the risks of overusing antibiotics and governments all around the world are taking actions. There are, indeed, many trade barriers and important restrictions on antimicrobial use in food animal production. As an example, the World Organization for Animal Health published the ‘Guidelines for the control of antimicrobial resistance’ in 2013. Also, the French Government recently launched the second Écoantibio National Plan to combat microbial resistance to antibiotics”, she explained. 

It can be said that this vision is also shared by more and more consumers all over the world. In fact, there is a huge concern about the direct correlation between food and superbugs, as showed in the media in recent years.

“From the start, Olmix Group has innovated in trace elements, transforming by-products into high-value ingredients. Its mission is to make effective use of an abundant untapped resource to promote sustainable food. This approach guides the company's teams worldwide in their work of extracting value from green, red and brown algae”, Dr Nyvall pointed out.

That strategy has led Olmix to create a comprehensive and consistent programme that involves the whole chain of actors and affects the entire animal ecosystem. Talking about poultry, Dr Nyvall highlighted how the different Olmix’s product ranges can improve animals’ health and their well-being and, therefore, help to reduce the use of antibiotics through its ’Thanks to Algae Breeding Programme’:

“The Olmix’s Thanks to Algae Programme for poultry allows to reduce the need for antibiotics in farms with high consumptions while improving zootechnical performances. The programme has proven to be successful even in farms with low consumptions”.