Bioproduct combination study to avoid antibiotics in broiler chicken production

Stéphane Godbout

Researcher

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Description

The overall objective of this study is to create a cheap, effective, ecofriendly alternative to the use of antibiotics on chicken farms by developing a new formula using yeasts, enzymes, and organic acids.

Objective(s)

Reduce the use of antibiotics in intensive chicken-rearing facilities
Produce the required enzymes and organic acids
Prepare animal diets supplemented with the formula
Analyze the life cycle of this new practice
Conduct a technical and economic analysis

From 2013 to 2018

Project duration

Livestock production

Activity areas

Animal welfare, Food safety and quality

Services

IRDA works to create alternatives to the use of antibiotics on chicken farms.

Partner

Institut national de la recherche scientifique - Centre Eau, Terre et Environnement (INRS-ETE)

Publications

Scientific article • Marc-Olivier Gasser, Michèle Grenier, Christine Landry

Nyiraneza, J., A. N’Dayegamiye, M.O. Gasser, M. Giroux, M. Grenier, C. Landry et S.P. Guertin. 2010. Soil and Crop Parameters Related to Corn Nitrogen Response in Eastern Canada. Agronomy Journal. 102(5) 1478-1490. Variable economic injury for the apple leafcurling midge and modelling of population abundance of this emerging pest Developing a sprayable attracticide to control tephritid flies in fruit production Download

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