Green Alternatives to Antibiotics in Animal Health by Khan, Rifat Ullah;

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This book presents innovative and sustainable solutions to one of the most urgent challenges in animal agriculture, the rise of antibiotic resistance. It addresses global concerns over the misuse of antibiotics and the consequences for food safety, public health, and environmental responsibility. Designed as a timely resource for researchers, veterinarians, feed formulators, and policymakers, it delivers a clear and structured overview of natural and novel strategies that support animal health and productivity. Readers will find detailed explanations of phytogenic feed additives such as herbs, spices, and essential oils, along with probiotics, prebiotics, organic acids, and enzymes that support gut health and help prevent infections. The book also examines bacteriophages, advanced vaccination methods, and other emerging approaches with attention to both mechanisms and practical use. Its unique strength lies in the integration of recent research with real‐world case studies from a wide range of livestock systems. Readers gain a balanced understanding of the benefits, limitations, and economic considerations of green alternatives, and this understanding supports informed decisions that align with long‐term sustainability goals. As demand for antibiotic‐free animal products grows, this book fills a critical need in the field and guides ethical and productive livestock management.

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1. The Need for Green Alternatives in Animal Health.- Chapter 2. Antibiotics Discovery, Mode of Action and Mechanism of Resistance.- Chapter 3. Antibiotics: Mechanisms, Classification and Resistance.- Chapter 4. Mechanisms of Antibiotics and Potential Replacements.- chapter 5. Role of Herb, Spices and Plant extracts in animal Health and Productivity.- Chapter 6. Essential Oils as Natural Feed Additives: Functional Properties and Emerging Role in Sustainable Animal Nutrition.- Chapter 7. Tannins and Saponins: Natural defense compounds in animal feed Antibacterial properties.- Chapter 8. Prebiotics: feeding the good microbes.- Chapter 9. Prebiotics as Gut Microbiome Modulators: Definitions, Mechanisms, and Emerging Applications.- Chapter 10. Advancing Animal Nutrition with Probiotics: Targeted Benefits and Pathogen Inhibition Mechanisms.- Chapter 11. Probiotics in Animal Nutrition.- Chapter 12. Probiotics in Animal Nutrition: Mechanisms, Species-Specific Benefits, and Gut Health Modulation.- Chapter 13. Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics: Enhancing Gut Health and Productivity in Animal Production.- Chapter 14. From Pathogen to Protection: Modern Vaccination Technologies for Reducing Antibiotic Dependence in Animals.- Chapter 15. Vaccines: Green Alternatives for Animal Health and Antimicrobial Reduction.- Chapter 16. Revolutionizing Animal Health: Exploring the Potential of Bacteriophages in Veterinary Medicine.- Chapter 17.Bacteriophages and Vaccines: A Dual approach to Immune Enhancement.- Chapter 18. Eco-Informed Phage Strategies: Integrative Approaches to Animal Health and Antimicrobial Stewardship.- Chapter 19. Organic Acids: Production, Properties, and Applications in Food Safety and Gut Health.- Chapter 20. Enzymes as antimicrobials: A Look into their Gut Enhancing Properties and 1 Nutrient Absorption Capacity.- Chapter 21. Formulation and Delivery of alternative to antibiotics.- Chapter 22. The Economic and Environmental Impact of Antibiotic Use in Livestock Farming.- Chapter 23. Innovative Approaches to Enhance Economic and Environmental Sustainability in Livestock Production.- Chapter 24. Reimagining Veterinary Medicine: The Role of Green Alternatives in Combating Antibiotic Resistance.