The discovery of antibiotics is one of the most important
achievements in modern medicine. This article, written by
Tobias Aumiller, Research and Development manager
for Swine and Microbiology, Emily Zhou, Research and
Development manager for Poultry and Immunology and
Andreas S. Müller, Head of Research & Development at
Delacon, briefly reviews the mode of action of antibiotics
and evaluates the potential of phytogenic substances in
their treatment in antibiotic-free livestock production.