Alternatives to zinc oxide in pig production

Authors

  • Z. Pejsak University Center of Veterinary Medicine JU-AU, Mickiewicza Avenue 24/28, 30-059 Krakow, Poland
  • P. Kazmierczak nstitute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Lwowska 1, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
  • A.F. Butkiewicz nstitute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Lwowska 1, 87-100 Toruń, Poland
  • J. Wojciechowski Private Veterinary Practice, Grabowa 3, 86-300 Grudziadz, Poland
  • G. Wozniakowski Department of Infectious and Invasive Diseases and Veterinary Administration, Institute of Veterinary Medicine, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Lwowska 1, 87-100 Toruń, Poland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24425/pjvs.2023.145033

Abstract

Zinc oxide (ZnO) has been applied for many years in the production of pigs to reduce the number of diarrhoea in weaned piglets. In June 2022, the European Union banned the use of zinc oxide (ZnO) in pig feed. According to scientific reports, the may reason was the accumulation of this microelement in the environment of pig production. It has been shown that frequent application of ZnO can lead to increased antibiotic resistance in pathogenic swine microflora. The main alternatives to ZnO are probiotics, prebiotics, organic acids, essential oils, and liquid feeding systems.

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Published

2023-06-30

How to Cite

Pejsak, Z., et al. “Alternatives to Zinc Oxide in Pig Production”. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences, vol. 26, no. 2, June 2023, pp. 319-30, doi:10.24425/pjvs.2023.145033.

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Vol. 26 No. 2 (2023)

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