Ralco Animal Nutrition announced the company’s recently remodeled mill in Marshall, MN will only manufacture non-medicated products. The 44-year-old company was founded on a principle of feeding livestock naturally, while emphasizing the necessity of understanding the important role medications and antibiotics play in treating sick animals. The company will continue to support producers that require medicated feed through another Ralco … Read More
Forum on Antibiotic Use in Humans & Animals
The Farm Foundation Forum will take place January 20, 2016 and focus on the issue of antibiotic use in both humans and animals. If you have an interest in agricultural, food and rural policy, including members of Congress, congressional staff, executive branch officials, industry representatives, NGO representatives, academics and members of the media, the Farm Foundation encourages you to attend. … Read More
Summit on Stewardship of Antimicrobial Drug Use
A national summit highlighting policy, education and economic issues surrounding the stewardship of antimicrobial drug use in food-producing animals will take place Jan. 20-21, 2016 in Washington, D.C. The event is a collaboration of Farm Foundation, NFP, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), the Association of American Veterinary Medicine Colleges (AAVMC) and USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). The … Read More
FDA Report on Antimicrobial Sales & Distribution Rise
The Food and Drug Administration has published its annual report summarizing the sale and distribution of antimicrobial drugs approved for use in food-producing animals. From calendar year 2013-2014, the reports shows a four percent increase for all antimicrobials and three percent increase in those medically important to human medicine. The summary report reflects sales and distribution information for 2014, the … Read More
Video Debunks Myths About Antibiotic Use on Farms
Antibiotic-free meat announcements seem to be popping up more and more. Most consumers don’t realize there aren’t actually antibiotics in the meat they regularly purchase at grocery stores and restaurants. The Center for Accountability in Science developed a new video explaining how “antibiotic-free” meat isn’t actually healthier for consumers and clearing up common misconceptions about antibiotic use in farm animals. … Read More
Pork Checkoff Debuts Antibiotic Infographic
The National Pork Board has debuted a new infographic depicting how antibiotics are used responsibly in the U.S. swine industry, how pig farmers work with their veterinarians to practice good antibiotic stewardship, and how responsible antibiotic usage is necessary to help keep people, pigs and the planet healthy. “As pig farmers, we work closely with veterinarians to make sure we’re … Read More
New Online Quiz Tests Antibiotic Knowledge
As part of World Antibiotic Awareness Week, The Center for Accountability in Science has developed a new quiz to help educate consumers about antibiotic use in people and animals. The quiz was created following a survey by the World Health Organization (WHO); the results of the survey show that most individuals know very little about antibiotics and how they should … Read More
Merck Talks Antibiotics & Producer Training
As the agriculture community came together during the annual National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s Trade Talk to share the latest information on their industry, the team behind Merck Animal Health was excited to discuss one of the hottest topics in animal agriculture: Antibiotic Stewardship. The first expert we heard from was Dr. Rick Sibbel, DVM, who currently heads up the … Read More
Pork Checkoff Prioritizes Antibiotic Research
The National Pork Board has announced the seven members of its new third-party panel on antibiotic stewardship. The list includes experts working independently from National Pork Board practices, with specific experience and knowledge in antibiotic practices or consumer marketing. The panel has been asked to objectively review the status of antibiotic use in the pork industry, advise National Pork Board … Read More
Pork Industry Reacts to Subway Announcement
Pork producers are questioning Subway’s announcement this week that the chain is moving to serving “only protein from animals that have never received antibiotics.” During a press call this morning coordinated by the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, Dr Jennifer Koeman with the National Pork Board said the restaurant chain has not said how they expect to accomplish this action … Read More