Morocco’s cannabis regulator has approved the country’s first scientific study into using a cannabis extract in poultry feed, as part of a broader push to reduce reliance on antibiotics in animal farming.
The National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis Related Activities has signed an agreement with the Hassan II Institute of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine to study the effects of cannabidiol, or CBD, on poultry immunity and antimicrobial protection.
The 10 month program will aim to develop a CBD based feed formulation suitable for industrial use.
Officials say the research is designed to support a gradual shift away from growth stimulating antibiotics, whose use is tightly regulated in Morocco amid food safety concerns. Researchers will also assess the economic impact of CBD additives on farm profitability.
The project comes as Morocco’s poultry market is expected to grow by nearly 20 percent by 2030, driven by rising domestic demand. Similar trials abroad, including in Thailand, have shown promising results in reducing mortality and improving meat quality.
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