Beyond antibiotics: charting a sustainable path for poultry production in the era of antimicrobial resistance
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antimicrobial resistance, antibiotic residues, phytogenic feed additives, food safety, sustainable agriculture, safe poultry productionAbstract
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Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. 2026, 12(2), 16-23
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