Minimal evidence of antibiotic resistance in swine
Apr 18, 2020Susan Spiegel
Data indicate minimal resistant infections in swine, but that will not deter efforts to maximize preventive care and minimize the need for antibiotics.
Responsible antibiotic use
Apr 18, 2020Susan Spiegel
Watch Part 1 of the interview on antibiotic resistance in swine.
Antibiotic reduction: Record keeping is key
Apr 18, 2020Susan Spiegel
Watch Part 2 of the interview on antibiotic resistance in swine.
Antibiotic surveillance
Apr 18, 2020Susan Spiegel
Watch Part 3 of the interview on antibiotic resistance in swine.
New technologies may yield new insights on antibiotic use, resistance
Mar 15, 2019Susan Spiegel
The pork industry has a reputation for using antibiotics responsibly, but when the industry looks at antimicrobial use and tries to understand how products either mitigate or promote resistance,...
FDA’s antibiotic guidance and VFDs continue a smooth transition
Feb 27, 2019Susan Spiegel
It’s fast approaching 2 years since the FDA implemented its revised guidance for antibiotic use in food animals. At the center of the effort is the veterinary feed directive (VFD).
Nerem: Shift focus to responsible antibiotic use, not arbitrary reductions
Jan 16, 2019Susan Spiegel
Some retailers and foodservice companies are asking for animals that have never received antibiotics (“no antibiotics ever” or NAE), but that request fails to recognize that animals — like...
What have we learned about antibiotic-resistant genes in groundwater?
Apr 21, 2018Susan Spiegel
Swine manure is a valuable resource for cropland, but understanding its potential impact on groundwater is an ongoing priority.
