Reducing the need for antibiotics by means of animal nutritionPeter Radewahn

FEFAC

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FEFAC in a nutshell

• Created in 1959

• Represents industrial compound feed and premixtures manufacturers

• 33 members

• 24 Member Associations from 23 EU Member States

• 2 Observer Members (Russia, Serbia)

• 7 Associate Members (Turkey, Switzerland, Norway (3) EMFEMA, EFFPA

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EU-28 Livestock sourcing in feedingstuffs – 480 mio. t in 2015

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Industrial compound feed production in the EU-28 in 2015 = 158 mio. t

Cattle26.8%

Pigs31.8%

Poultry & eggs33.7%

Milk replacers0.8%

Others7.0%

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EFSA-EMA opinion on AMR (January 2017)

• Animal nutrition a key prevention tool of AMR

• Importance of nutritional balance and management of diet transitions (especially piglets)

• Use of highly digestible protein sources, with proper balance in amino acids

• Feed additives such as organic acids or probiotics

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Maintaining animals healthy to reduce the need for medical treatment

Farm Hygiene Management

Animal Nutrition

Veterinary Genetics

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Only 37% of Europeans aware of EU ban on AGPs

Source: Special Eurobarometer 445 –

Report Antimicrobial Resistance, June 2016

01 January 1999

Tylosin, Spiramycin,

Virginiamycin, Zinc-

Bacitracin

01 January 2006

Avilamycin,

Flavophospholipol,

Salinomycin,

Monensin

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Animal feed industry – the link between ingredients and nutrition

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Animal nutrition – requirements

(1) Adapted to the different production phases

(2) According to actual practical-scientific knowledge, published by the breedingcompanies and other organisations

(3) Formulating on basis of digestible nutrients, especially AA on basis of SID

(4) Considering actual knowledge on support of health in GIT through adjusted particle structure in feed

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Incomplete digestion >> higher amount

of nutritive substances for bacteria in

caecum / colon

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Optimal digestion rate >> reduced

amount of nutritive substances for bacteria

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Nutritional concepts

Development GIT, immunity, development of organs

and systems from beginning (fetal development)

through growth and production period till end of life

time.

Animal natural

potentials

Organs and systems

GIT, immunity

Development

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Feed processing technology

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Animal nutrition – additives / feed materials

Groups of additives / feed materials often used to balance microflora in order to have a positive influence on gut stability & intestinal health :

Enzymes

Trace-elements

Probiotics

Prebiotics

Organic acids (and their salts)

Essential oils

Chelated microminerals

Secondary plant compounds (standardized combination of extracts from e.g. essential oils and other plant parts)

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Feed additives stabilizing gut functionality & health

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Needs for further research

• Higher nutrient use efficiency

• Models which will optimize use of nutrients in best possible way – balance between requirements and raw material content

• Shift from static toward dynamic nutritional models

• Understanding and quantifying interactions of various nutritional factors in the gut, how this affect immunity and health.

• Monitoring nutrient use in animal

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Capitalize on the animal nutrition contribution

• Feed manufacturers have a strategic position to disseminate good practices; they should be part of any national AMR action plan

• EU legal framework needs to encourage innovation

• Feed manufacturers need to be able to make health-related claims

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Putting things into perspective

• Feed solutions are not alternatives to antibiotics – they are complementary health and welfare management tools

• Antibiotics remain vital for medical treatment of humans and animals – prohibiting access endangers health and welfare and can impact food safety and security

• Feed solutions contribute mainly in farms with good hygiene- and welfare-management