Phytogenics as an Alternative to Antibiotics: Chemical Mechanism behind Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils
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Since the 1950s, antibiotics have been the “silver bullet” for the treatment of diseases in both the medical and livestock indus-tries. The use of subtherapeutic antibiotics in broilers not only prevents disease outbreaks but also increases meat yield and feed conversion.
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