Dexter Abrigo

There has been a lot of talk and discussions on the benefits of reducing or completely removing the use of antibiotics in livestock, particularly in poultry and swine, here in Asia and yet, so far, only a few countries have implemented regulations. As many antimicrobials are used in the livestock sector, studies have suggested that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) may be widely prevalent. Regulation ...

 IntroductionImmunosuppression in poultry causes widespread and significant economic losses, by decreasing vaccine effectiveness, causing excessive post-vaccine reactions, and allowing secondary infections like E. coli to establish, requiring antibiotic treatment. Dexter M. Abrigo and Stephane Lemiere* explain how to reduce immunosuppression to build a good and solid immune foundation. E ...