Instant Insights

Chapter 1 - Antibiotics and gut function: historical and current perspectives: Jeferson M. Louren§o, Darren S. Seidel and Todd R. Callaway, University of Georgia, USA;

1 Introduction

2 Historical perspectives on antibiotics in poultry production

3 Future perspectives on antibiotics in poultry production

4 Conclusion

5 Where to look for further information

6 References

Chapter 2 - The emergence of antibiotic resistance in poultry farms: Issmat I. Kassem, Yosra A. Helmy, Isaac P. Kashoma and Gireesh Rajashekara, The Ohio State University, USA;

1 Introduction: current poultry farming and the use of antibiotics

2 The different applications of antibiotics in poultry farming

3 Human health risks associated with antibiotic use in poultry farming

4 Examples of antibiotic-resistant food-borne pathogens associated with poultry

5 Regulations, recommendations and future trends

6 Where to look for further information

7 References

Chapter 3 - Alternatives to antibiotics in preventing zoonoses and other pathogens in poultry: prebiotics and related compounds: Steven C. Ricke, University of Arkansas, USA, A.V.S. Perumalla, Kerry, USA and Navam. S. Hettiarachchy, University of Arkansas, USA;

1 Introduction

2 Beneficial effects of prebiotics: general mechanisms of action

3 Non-digestible carbohydrates as prebiotics

4 Fructooligosaccharides

5 Yeast-derived components and mannan derivatives as pro- and prebiotics

6 Galactooligosaccharide and isomaltooligosaccharide

7 Guar gum as a potential prebiotic source

8 Synbiotics: combining pre- and probiotics for enhanced nutritional supplements

9 Summary and conclusions

10 Where to look for further information

11 References

Chapter 4 - Competitive exclusion (CE) treatment to control pathogens in poultry: Carita Schneitz, Finland; and Martin Wierup, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden;

1 Introduction

2 The CE principle

3 Development of treatment materials: undef ned CE cultures

4 Development of treatment materials: defined CE cultures

5 Evaluation and administration of CE treatment materials

6 Pathogen and host specifi city of CE treatment

7 Factors affecting the effi cacy of CE treatment

8 Field experience of CE

9 Strategies for use, safety and licensing

10 Conclusions

11 Where to look for further information

12 References