Politics and antibiotics
How politics and science mesh in the arguments about antimicrobial resistance
Dec 19, 2018
Princeton author says it’s time for physicians and veterinarians to join forces.
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Domestic sales of antimicrobials for food-producing animals decline
Dec 19, 2018
Domestic sales and distribution of all medically important antimicrobials decreased 41% since 2015 and 28% since first year of reported sales in 2009.
Select beef now a thing of the past?
5 Trending Headlines: Select beef a thing of the past? PLUS: Antibiotic resistance not lower in antibiotic-free burgers
Dec 03, 2018
For decades, Select grade beef represented a significant percent of beef production. Now it’s dropped significantly. This week’s Trending Headlines brings you an explanation.
While California livestock producers likely can claim a victory the issue is far from settled California Gov Jerry Brown has vetoed a bill that would have restricted the amount of antibiotics given to farm animals He called it unnecessary because meat producers have already pledged to take the steps called for in the measure However Brown indicated he would support legislation that devised new and effective ways to reduce the unnecessary antibiotics used for livestock and poultry More needs t
What’s ahead for antibiotic use in beef production?
Nov 07, 2018
Longtime beef vet outlines mounting pressures of antibiotics use and what producers can expect.
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EU passes new antibiotic legislation
Oct 26, 2018
European Parliament backs plans to halt spread of drug resistance from animals to humans.
Book about Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) and stethoscope.
Finding a way around the antibiotic resistance paradox
Oct 24, 2018
Antibiotic-resistant infections are a threat to human health. But research is helping solve the resistance paradox.
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It’s not regulations, it’s retailers you should worry about
Oct 23, 2018
Consumers may demand food retailers crack down on antibiotic use. What does this mean for beef producers?
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Ancillary BRD treatments don't work
Oct 08, 2018
Large research study on the most popular additional treatments for BRD-affected cattle shows no benefits.
The longawaited Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act HR 1528 has been signed into law making it legal for veterinarians to provide complete medical care to their animal patients beyond their clinics and across state lines according to the American Veterinary Medical AssociationThe health and welfare of our nations wildlife food animals and even our companion animals depend on veterinarians being allowed to do their jobs wherever the need arises says Ted Cohn AVMA president On behal
Antibiotic stewardship: A veterinarian’s perspective
Sep 26, 2018
For humans and animals alike, health is often determined long before treatment becomes necessary. Stress and poor nutrition are leading precursors to disease.
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FDA releases plan for supporting antimicrobial stewardship
Sep 14, 2018
The Food & Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine has unveiled its five-year action plan for supporting antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings.
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