Phytobiotics or phytogenics can be used in animal diets as an alternative to antibiotics . They reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance , a global problem today . They reduce too the risk of residues in the edible tissues of the fish and water contamination , besides the enhancement of health and growth of the animals , boost the immune system , improve protection against disease and improve feed efficiency . Likewise phytobiotics protect intestinal health , enhanced performance. They are synergic with organic acid this makes a better antimicrobial effect.
The antimicrobial mechanism of action is well established and nowadays some are used as Membrane permeabilizers to increase antibiotic effectiveness , the use of phytobiotics increases aquaculture production by reducing the risk of bacterial resistance.
Fuente de financiación: Alianza entre productores piscícolas, plantas de concentrado y PHARVET S.A.S.