Free antibiotics calculator launched for dairy farmers
A tool to help dairy farmers and vets monitor and reduce their use of antibiotics has been developed by the University of Nottingham.
By: Hayley Parrott
Source: FWi
Link: http://www.fwi.co.uk/livestock/free-antibiotic-usage-calculator-launched-dairy-farmers.htm
Retailers pressure farmers to reduce antibiotic usage
RETAILERS are placing increasing pressure on the farming industry to cut antibiotic use in animals. By: Louise Hogan
Tesco dairy group plans to cut use of antibiotics
Tesco Sustainable Dairy Group (TSDG) has announced new guidelines on the use of antimicrobials to their farmer members which number around 650.
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B.C. dairy farmers fined for antibiotics in milk
Industry uses three levels of testing to keep antibiotics out of the food supply.
Low antibiotic use in NZ dairy herds
New Zealand appears to have very low use of antimicrobials in dairy cattle by international standards, a study has shown. By Pam Tipa
Humans Carry More Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Than Animals They Work With
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a concern for the health and wellbeing of both humans and farm animals.
On American dairy farms, sharp rise in the misuse of a potent but risky drug
The antibiotic ceftiofur is a wonder drug for dairy farmers. But its strength – and the frequency at which it’s used improperly in cattle – pose a threat to public health.
#Dairy Industry Committed to Managing Use of Antibiotics
Dairy industry organisations DairyNZ and the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) say that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) report on antibiotic sales highlights the on-going importance of animal owners working with their veterinarians to carefully manage antibiotic use.