While Skretting does not add any antibiotics to our feeds unless requested by a customer and with the appropriate veterinary documentation, with the knowledge that the overuse of antibiotics in animal production contributes to AMR, Skretting advocates for a substantial reduction in farming’s reliance on antimicrobial medication. Indeed, at the highest levels, we have been making the case for adopting a holistic approach based on farm, feeds and health management as a means to significantly reduce antibiotics on a global scale. Skretting has also provided conclusive evidence that such a proactive approach can improve animal welfare while improving productivity.

In addition to general nutrition, the application of functional ingredients in aquaculture feeds provides preventive health benefits that improve the tolerance of fish and shrimp to challenges such as disease and stress. The central role that such diets have in aquaculture health management and limiting the requirement for antimicrobial medications.