Tag Archive: antimicrobials, Peter Davies
Study sheds light on antimicrobial use in US wean-to-market pigs
Dec 06, 2021Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Study sheds light on antimicrobial use in US wean-to-market pigs
The findings of a recent study show it’s feasible to obtain data on antimicrobial use while keeping information confidential.Gut bacteria deserve renewed focus
Aug 10, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on Gut bacteria deserve renewed focus
With the FDA’s new veterinary feed directive (VFD) rules changing the way some feed-grade antimicrobials are used on the farm, other options are gaining more attention.US government invests $11M into antimicrobial resistance research
May 08, 2017Jennifer GrullonComments Off on US government invests $11M into antimicrobial resistance research
The United States’ National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is investing $11 million into research that could help reduce the amount of antimicrobials used in pig production. The funding...