Abstract

The presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gastrointestinal tracts of poultry and livestock have continued to increase governmental and consumer pressure on the food animal industry to halt the use of antimicrobials in animal feed. Research efforts in this regard have continued to focus on identifying alternative biogenics and nutraceuticals. This article reviewed scientific literature on the potential of spray-dried animal plasma as a biogenic alternative to antibiotic growth promoters in animal feed, particularly live poultry. Topics discussed herein include the documented beneficial effects of spray-dried animal plasma as a growth-promoter in various animal species, and its consequent application(s) in Poultry Production and Health.

Keywords: Spray-dried animal plasma; Non-antibiotic growth promoter; Poultry production