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Walmart requires meat suppliers to publicly report antibiotic use

2015-05-22 16:45:00| National Hog Farmer

Walmart U.S. and Sams Club U.S. announced updated position on animal welfare and responsible use of antibiotics in farm animals, today. The company joins a growing list of companies that are updating sourcing requirements to ensure sustainable supply chains in response to customers feedback, according to companies media statements. read more

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PASTURE TO POUNDS: Antibiotic use and the Veterinary Food Directive

2015-05-21 20:39:00| Beef

Kerry Keffaber, D.V.M. and Advisor for Scientific Affairs and Policy at Elanco, describes changes in antibiotic use for beef producers, including a description of the Veterinary Feed Directive process. read more

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FEEDER FOCUS: The Veterinary Food Directive and livestock antibiotic use

2015-05-21 20:36:00| Beef

Changes are happening in antibiotic use for beef producers. Kerry Keffaber, D.V.M. and Advisor for Scientific Affairs and Policy at Elanco, describes these changes, including a description of the Veterinary Feed Directive process. read more

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Antibiotic resistance: a human and animal issue

2015-05-20 23:32:00| National Hog Farmer

Antibiotics and their use in food animals will be the illuminating consumer issue this year. Rightfully so; consumers depend on antibiotics as a critical tool to help keep them healthy when they get ill, just as hog farmers depend on antimicrobials to help sick pigs. read more

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