Zero Antibiotic Poultry Farming with Beef Cattle Probiotic Formula: PT Agro Makmur Case Study
PT Agro Makmur successfully implemented antibiotic-free broiler farming using Beef Cattle Probiotic Formula probiotic. FCR improved from 1.72 to 1.58, mortality reduced by 35%, saving Rp 847 million in annual feed costs.
Modern Poultry Industry Challenges
Indonesia's poultry industry faces pressure to reduce antibiotic use as growth promoters (AGP). Government regulations and consumer awareness are driving change toward healthier farming systems.
PT Agro Makmur Profile
PT Agro Makmur is a broiler farm with a capacity of 50,000 birds per cycle, located in East Java. The company became a pioneer in implementing zero-antibiotic systems with support from Biosolution probiotic technology.
Beef Cattle Probiotic Formula Implementation
Beef Cattle Probiotic Formula is a Bacillus and Lactobacillus-based poultry probiotic developed specifically to:
- Improve gut health of chickens
- Naturally suppress pathogen growth
- Improve feed efficiency (FCR)
- Reduce mortality from digestive diseases
Application Protocol
- Starter phase (0-14 days): 1 gram Beef Cattle Probiotic Formula per liter of drinking water
- Grower phase (15-28 days): 0.5 gram per liter of drinking water
- Finisher phase (29-35 days): 0.5 gram per liter of drinking water
Results After 6 Months of Implementation
Comparison before and after using Beef Cattle Probiotic Formula:
| Parameter | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCR | 1.72 | 1.58 | -0.14 |
| Mortality | 5.2% | 3.4% | -35% |
| Harvest Weight | 2.1 kg | 2.25 kg | +7% |
| Medicine Cost | Rp 450/bird | Rp 120/bird | -73% |
Financial Impact
With a population of 50,000 birds and 8 cycles per year:
- Feed savings: Rp 672 million/year
- Medicine savings: Rp 132 million/year
- Increased sale weight: Rp 43 million/year
- Total savings: Rp 847 million/year
Testimonial
"Beef Cattle Probiotic Formula transformed how we farm. Without antibiotics, chickens are actually healthier and operating costs dropped dramatically," said Ir. Bambang Susanto, GM of PT Agro Makmur.
Certification
PT Agro Makmur is now in the process of obtaining "Antibiotic-Free Poultry" certification which will increase product value in premium markets.
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