Practical ideas on reducing or eliminating the use of antibiotics in producing poultry meat and eggs were presented by speakers at Poultry Summit Europe 2016, organised by VIV worldwide. Scroll down to read some of their suggestions.

Cut antibiotics in poultry

3: Look beyond antibiotic-free

The market for antibiotic-free (ABF) poultry is already significant and it is growing fast. Justin Sherrard of Rabobank International has reported an estimate that in 2015 it already accounted for 15% of all consumer purchases of chicken from retail stores. The amounts purchased are growing at a rate of over 10% per year.

Mr. Sherrard, who is Rabobank’s global strategist on animal protein industries, was speaking at the conference Poultry Summit Europe 2016 organized by VIV worldwide.  ABF...