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Canada researches alternatives to antibiotics in livestock feed
Story Date: 8/23/2012
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Source: Tom Johnston, MEATINGPLACE, 8/22/12
The Canadian government announced Monday a new investment for research into a substitute for antibiotics in livestock feed.
A $101,000 investment, announced by Parliament member Kelly Block, will help Prairie Plant Systems Inc. develop new technologies to potentially replace antibiotics in animal feed. The goal is to develop feed supplements using health-boosting properties of plants stimulate an animal's own immune system to resist infection.
Researchers have discovered that antibiotics in feedstock are beneficial not only because of their anti-bacterial properties but also because of their anti-inflammatory properties, according to the Canadian government.
The development of new feed supplements has the potential to improve herd health while reducing losses and costs. “This can improve the bottom line of livestock and poultry producers and also open other opportunities for farmers to diversify their crops and capture new niche markets,” the news release states.
The $101,000 project is funded under the Agricultural Innovation Program, a $50 million initiative announced as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan 2011 and part of the Government's commitment to help Canadian producers benefit from cutting-edge science and technology.
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