Bacteriophages role in poultry production

Bacterial infections of the intestines pose a challenge in poultry farming due to the ban on antibiotic use for growth promotion. Bacteriophages offer great potential as an alternative to the use of antibiotics in animal feed. They can also be explored in the fight against bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and to reduce the risk of developing and spreading antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Bacteriophages are viruses that can infect and kill bacteria. Current research efforts are looking a