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When bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics, people can end up with infections that don’t respond to available medicines.
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In a hog barn in rural Iowa, veterinarian Paul Thomas’s approach sends pigs scurrying. He watches for unusual behavior. As he walks the length of the…
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A federal regulation that took effect Jan. 1 will only allow livestock feed and water laced with antibiotics to be used only under a veterinarian’s…
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Sales of antibiotics for livestock have been steadily rising over the past few years, reports The Rural Blog. Antibiotic sales increased 23 percent from…
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At least 23,000 people die as a direct result of antibiotic-resistant infections. This number is expected to rise drastically in the future as…
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There’s a new study that says antibiotics used to treat livestock and antibiotic-resistant genes that pose a threat to humans can be carried by the wind…
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The largest association of U.S. physicians is calling for tighter rules on antibiotic use in livestock. The American Medical Association (AMA) says there…