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Based on a questionnaire returned by 111 pig health experts from six European countries a list of potential alternatives to antimicrobials was ranked. These alternatives provide input for further studies to find strategies to reduce the widely discussed use of antimicrobials and the potential risk from antimicrobial resistance. Based on their scores for effectiveness, feasibility and return on investment, the most promising alternatives according to the consulted experts are believed to be: improvement of biosecurity measures, increased/improved vaccination, use of zinc/metals, improvement of feed quality and the use of regular diagnostic testing combined with a clear action plan. The MINAPIG consortium will use these results as input for future studies.