The live, engineered probiotic product is designed to reduce deaths from a costly intestinal disease in broiler chickens and offers producers an option beyond antibiotics.
Big business has tilted the balance in the American veterinary industry, as resources and economies of scale turn corporate chains into powerful foes for hospitals set on remaining independent.
Average veterinary school debt reached a record high for the class of 2026, while inflation-adjusted starting compensation fell further behind income across the profession.