Workshop 01

Animal Microbiome Modulation: Antibiotics vs. Probiotics

October 16 2024 (10h00-12h45)

 This workshop is organized in the frame of the Algerian-Tunisian Project (ref: PRD/TN/DZ/21/12) as a part of the 1st ICAMB-2024. It covers the latest advancements in the field of Animal Microbiome Modulation: Impact of the abusive use of antibiotics on Multi-Drug Resistance emergence and the beneficial effects of probiotics on animal health.

SESSION 1: Antibiotic Resistance, a Big Threat for Human and Animal Health

Chair and co-chair: Prof. Farida BENDALI and Prof. Riadh BEN SALAH  

10h00-10h30:  Conference 1

Prof. Abdelaziz TOUATI (University of Bejaia, Algeria): Antibiotic Resistance: What Next?

10h30-11h00: Conference 2

Prof. Monia EL BOUR (Institut National des Sciences et Technologies de la Mer, INSTM, Tunis-Salammbô, Tunisia): Antimicrobial Resistance and Biotechnological Actual Solutions.

11h00-11h15: Debate

11h15-11h30: Break, poster viewing and exhibition visit

SESSION 2: Probiotics in Animal Feed, a New Innovative Strategy for Animal Health Managing

 Chair and co-chair: Prof. Abdelaziz TOUATI and Dr. Naourez KTARI

11h30-12h00: Conference 1

Prof. Riadh BEN SALAH (Centre of Biotechnology of Sfax, Tunisia): Exploring the Probiotic Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria: New Advances in Encapsulation and Biological Applications.

12h00-12h30: Conference 2

Prof. Tayeb IDOUI (University of Jijel, Algeria): Effects of Dietary Pediococcus acidilactici Supplementation on Performance of Poultry under Algerian Conditions.

12h30-12h45: Debate

12h45-13h45: Lunch