Broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity of a citric acid–phenolic formulation in animal feed matrices
Amin Yousefvand
Microbial contamination in animal feed undermines livestock safety and storage stability, driving a critical demand for potent natural preservatives. This study investigated the antimicrobial efficacy of Alquermold Natural Plus L (AMNL), a formulation combining citric acid and bioactive monoterpenes, within compound feed and ground corn matrices. AMNL, applied at a dosage of 0.5 L/ton, was evaluated against a commercial benchmark at 2 L/ton. Both treatments were tested against key bacterial path