Dr. Dorman’s Blog

Farmers, veterinarians and the animal health community have committed to responsible use of antibiotics to ensure animal health and well-being. Importantly, they’ve also made substantial progress over time. I share my thoughts on some bigger picture implications for animal health and welfare in my latest blog.

Did you know that your health is directly connected to animal health? Consider this sobering reality: two million people die per year from diseases that pass from animals to people. That number would be much higher without an army of people closely monitoring disease and working to keep animals healthy. Learn more in my latest blog.

The use of antibiotics in animal agriculture is an important factor in providing the safe, affordable food we need and want. At the same time, antibiotic resistance is a complex and serious issue. That’s why farmers, veterinarians and regulators, principally the Food and Drug Administration, collaborated to address antibiotic resistance, changing the way animal agriculture operates today.