Medicinal plants for parasite and bacterial control in pigs
Medicinal plants as natural alternatives to antibiotics and anti-parasitics in organic and low-input pig farming
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Detail description
Medicinal plants reduce antibiotic use in organic pig farming, improving pig health and welfare. The PPILOW project develops a feed supplement using locally sourced medicinal plant powders to control parasites and bacterial loads, enhancing immunity and reproductive outcomes. Designed for low-input outdoor systems, the solution supports sustainable farming and aligns with Horizon Europe. Resources available on the Organic Farm Knowledge platform.
Contribution detail info
- Project
- Location
- Romania
- Authors
- Vasile Cozma, Baies Horea, Marina Spînu
- Purpose
- Other, Implement best practices
- File type
- document
- Created on
- Apr 03, 2026
- Origin language
- English
- Official project website
- OK-Net EcoFeed
- License
- Other
- Keywords