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Animal Nutrition

Probiotics backed by strong science but on-farm proof still elusive, review finds

A review by Chinese researchers finds Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of the most promising alternatives to antibiotic growth promoters in livestock, with the clearest benefits seen in weaned piglets. However, the authors warn that translating laboratory findings into consistent commercial farm results remains a significant challenge, and call for more large-scale on-farm trials.

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Aquafeed

Chilean Salmon Farmer Invermar to Trial Feed Additive Targeting 50% Cut in SRS Mortality

Researchers at Chile's Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso have developed a synthetic peptide-based feed additive, Aqua P-Enhance, designed to boost Atlantic salmon's innate immune response against salmonid rickettsial septicaemia. Salmon farming company Invermar has agreed to integrate the additive into its feed production lines for real-world farm trials, with performance targets including a 50% reduction in SRS-related mortality and antimicrobial use, and a 10% increase in final body weight.

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