Antimicrobial growth promoters: Where do we go from here?

425 Pages·2006·3.32 MB·English

by  D. Barug

Antimicrobial
growth
promoters
Where do we go from here?
edited by
D. Barug
J. de Jong
A.K. Kies
M.W.A. Verstegen
Antimicrobial growth promoters

Antimicrobial growth promoters
Where do we go from here?
edited by:
D. Barug
J. de Jong
A.K. Kies
M.W.A. Verstegen
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Foreword
It is widely acknowledged that the inclusion of antimicrobial growth promoters
(AGPs) in the diet of livestock increases growth rate. However, do the benefits
outweigh the risks, or vice versa? Furthermore, recent legislative developments
in the European Union and USA, recommendations by the World Health
Organization, initiatives taken by the food chain, and consumer concerns
all point to a (voluntary) widespread removal of antibiotic feed additives for
animal growth promotion. In particular, Regulation (EC) 1831/2003 lays down
provisions phasing out the authorisations of AGPs in the European Union as
from 1 January 2006. How will this affect the use/non-use practice of AGPs?
This book contains peer reviewed papers resulting from oral presentations at
the international conference Antimicrobial Growth Promoters: Worldwide Ban
on the Horizon? that was held in the Netherlands in January 2005. Putting
it all together the book describes the current status and rational design of
developments and strategies for animal feeding without the inclusion of AGPs.
Topics covered include benefits and risks of AGPs, risk assessment, consumer
concerns and demands, regulatory aspects and international developments,
mode of action and innovative alternatives, and recent advances in the analysis
of AGPs and related products.
The book provides valuable information on the pros and cons of use of AGPs
as well as on nutritional solutions beyond. The information provided herein is
of great value for professionals and researchers in the feed and food industry.
The editors thank the authors who gave their time and expertise to contribute
to this book.
The editors
D. Barug
J. de Jong
A.K. Kies
M.W.A. Verstegen

Table of contents
Foreword 7
Current use of antimicrobial growth promoters in food animals: the
benefits 19
S.W. Page
Abstract 19
1. Introduction 19
2. History 21
3. Mode of action 22
4. Applications and benefits of AGPs 26
5. Variation in response to AGPs 28
6. Recent reviews 30
7. Emerging applications 33
8. Conclusions 41
References 42
Use of antimicrobial growth promoters in food animals: the risks
outweigh the benefits 53
H.C. Wegener
Abstract 53
1. Introduction 53
2. European perspective on AGPs 54
3. Countries’ experience with phasing out AGPs 54
4. Risk-benefit considerations 56
5. Conclusions 58
References 58
Antimicrobial growth promoters: consumer concerns and demands 59
L. Reijnders
Abstract 59
1. Introduction 59
2. Links with a wider debate about intensive animal husbandry 60
3. Alternatives 61
4. Trust in industry and regulators 61
5. Nature of NGO concerns with risks of antimicrobial growth
promoters 62

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