Some sources call for less antibiotics use in animal agriculture, but solving antibiotic resistance problems isn’t that simple, says Dr. Bob Smith, beef veterinarian.
On a busy campus in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, Professor Tim LaPara works to understand a complex problem – one with growing implications for humans, animals and the environment.
For humans and animals alike, health is often determined long before treatment becomes necessary. Stress and poor nutrition are leading precursors to disease.
As access to information continues to evolve, so do consumer perceptions of animal agriculture. Today, industry leaders are seeing increased questions from consumers regarding antimicrobial resistance in livestock.
As access to information continues to evolve, so do consumer perceptions of animal agriculture. Today, industry leaders are seeing increased questions from consumers regarding antimicrobial resistance in livestock.
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) brings next steps identified in 2017 and 2018 to a new Strategy Forum on Livestock Traceability, to be held in Kansas City, Missouri, September 24-26, 2018.
Livestock traceability is in the media, on the minds of shoppers, and at the forefront of industry and government discussions. Animal agriculture must lead the discussion.
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture's 2017 Conference goes beyond topics like export, trade and politics, to include animal care and use of the world's resources.
