Document type : set of fact sheets published by Idele
Author : Magdéléna Chanteperdrix
Preview: Reducing the use of antibiotics in animal husbandry calls for a sensible approach that focuses on optimising the benefits of antibiotics, for the prevention of diseases (through the adoption of hygiene and biosafety measures) and for the development of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Homeopathy, essential oils, clays, phytotherapy provide a wide range of products to deal with a many different problems. All these so-called 'alternative' medicines are not only being developed for human health but for animal health as well. Despite this, their use raises many questions among animal keepers. How do they work? What do we know about their effectiveness? Are they really safe for animals and consumers?
