We hear a lot about antibiotic resistance and calls for antibiotic stewardship these days, and rightly so. It’s a concern I share as a mother of three great kids and as a veterinarian with over 20 years of experience. After being asked by several people what antibiotic stewardship really means, I decided to create a video about it and tackle the topic in a post. …
Have you ever been slimed by a sneezing cow? I have and I can’t resist sharing the moment, which was caught on video during a recent farm visit. It’s part of a new series I’m producing to explain many of the tools we, as farmers and veterinarians, use to keep animals healthy. I explain more about it and share the blooper video in my latest blog.
What does a star athlete have in common with farm livestock? A precise diet with carefully achieved nutritional balance. You might be surprised to learn that minerals and other approved nutritional products are just as important to farmers as they are to coaches. Learn more about it – and the connection to antibiotic use – in my latest blog.