May 21, 2018
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.
April 23, 2018
In our post-truth world, myths can take hold in dramatic fashion and vaccinations are a clear example. Yet, in addition to their lifesaving ability in both people and animals, vaccines contribute in important ways to a safe food supply. I explain the connection in my latest blog tackling the vaccination vex.
January 8, 2018
The Food and Drug Administration releases animal antibiotic sales data annually. The report for 2016 shows decreases in two key categories: sales for livestock and poultry, and medically important antibiotics. Although the latest report shows a reduction, we need to focus on using antibiotics responsibly, which in agriculture means to use less while preserving the ability to responsibly use antibiotics when needed.
