Results for tag: "Non Therapeutic Animal Antibiotics"

Non-therapeutic animal antibiotics are a type of animal feedstuff used to promote growth and prevent disease in livestock. They are typically added to feed in low doses to prevent the spread of disease and to increase the efficiency of feed conversion. Non-therapeutic antibiotics are used to supplement the natural immunity of animals, and to reduce the risk of infection from bacteria, viruses, and parasites. They are also used to reduce the cost of production and to improve the quality of meat and milk products. Non-therapeutic animal antibiotics are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The FDA has established guidelines for the use of these antibiotics in animal feedstuffs, and the EPA has established limits on the amount of antibiotics that can be used in animal feed. Some of the major companies in the non-therapeutic animal antibiotics market include Bayer AG, Elanco Animal Health, Merck & Co., Inc., Zoetis, Inc., and Novartis AG. Show Less Read more