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#052: Antibiotic angst: Addressing antimicrobial resistance in pig production – Dr. Cat Berge

#052: Antibiotic angst: Addressing antimicrobial resistance in pig production – Dr. Cat Berge

FromAg Future: Innovation in Agri-Food


#052: Antibiotic angst: Addressing antimicrobial resistance in pig production – Dr. Cat Berge

FromAg Future: Innovation in Agri-Food

ratings:
Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Apr 13, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Antimicrobials are vital to humans and animals to protect against bacteria that can cause disease or death. Antimicrobial resistance is an increasing issue on many pig farms, and producers are noticing that old antibiotics no longer work. How do producers address the mounting challenges? Dr. Anna Catharina Berge, owner of Berge Veterinary Consulting BVBA, provides practical advice for reducing antibiotics without sacrificing productivity.
Released:
Apr 13, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Ag Future focuses on the challenges and opportunities that exist within the agricultural sector. Join us as farmers, entrepreneurs and other agri-food industry leaders, both on and off the farm, discuss some of the most significant issues facing our planet and how they are working together for a better tomorrow.