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Hello essential oils and goodbye ionophores?

Beef specialist researching the effects on stocker cattle performance

By Jacob Klaudt, K-State Research and Extension
Feb 11, 2025
Feb 11, 2025

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By Jacob Klaudt, K-State Research and Extension

Negative public perception and increasing governmental regulations have researchers seeking alternatives to antibiotic use in livestock.

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