“Shift Toward Antibiotic Alternatives and Antimicrobial Stewardship”
- A prominent trend in the animal antibiotics and antimicrobials market is the growing shift toward alternatives such as probiotics, prebiotics, phytogenics, and essential oils to reduce reliance on traditional antibiotics
- This transition is driven by rising concerns over antimicrobial resistance (AMR), increasing regulatory restrictions on antibiotic use in animal feed, and pressure from consumers demanding antibiotic-free meat and dairy
- These alternatives support gut health and immunity in animals, serving as preventative strategies to reduce infection rates without contributing to resistance
- For instance, in 2024, DSM Animal Nutrition & Health expanded its range of antibiotic alternatives by launching Symphiome, a new gut health-promoting feed additive targeted at poultry and swine producers
- This trend is expected to reshape animal health management practices, pushing innovation and reformulation in livestock feed to align with global AMR reduction efforts
