antibiotic resistance

SwineCast 0670

• A wide range of stakeholders in the use of antibiotics in food animals came together under the leadership of the National Institute for Animal Agriculture to discuss issues and concerns.  A panel including representatives from poultry, beef, dairy and swine logged in to share thoughts and answer questions in this Q&A audio.
• Link to all presentations from NIAA's Antibiotic Use In Food Animals: A dialogue for a common purpose

SwineCast 0567

• The murmuring continues unabated that use of antibiotics in food production is somehow responsible for human antibiotic resistance.  Dr. Howard Hill helped make the case to "follow the science" recently at a congressional hearing on antibiotic use in livestock production and antibiotic resistance in humans.  We caught up with Dr.

SwineCast 0557

• The report from the Science and Technology Committee at World Pork Expo coverage a wide range of topics including the FDA power grab, animal welfare issues, antibiotic resistance legislation and child nutrition.  Presenting are NPPC Board Members Bob Dykhuis and Dr. Howard Hill.

SwineCast 0522

•  Dr. Ron DeHaven, Chief Executive Officer of the American Veterinary Medical Association, shares the facts on antibiotic resistance with Pork Industry Forum delegates in this concise overview.  Great piece to refer to when the question comes up.  Dr. DeHaven's presentation slides are available here.

SwineCast 0516

• The Pew Commission on Industrial Farm Animal Production Report is often referenced as a primer on the direction U.S. agriculture needs to move. However, a recent review of the report by the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Federation of Animal Science Societies identified some weaknesses in the methodology used.  Joining us today and representing the Federation of Animal Science Societies are Science Policy Director Lowell Randel and Chair of the Animal Care Committee Janice Swanson.

SwineCast 0515

• Elite Pork's Dr. Craig Rowles joins a group of animal health professionals for give and take on Capitol Hill with legislators and staffers.  What really happened in Denmark?  Listen and load for your next congressional email.

SwineCast 0509

• In the midst of the February ratings sweep, CBS unloads on animal agriculture with a bias away from common sense and animal welfare concerns.  NPPC's Dr. Jen Greiner answers the questions.  The American Feed Industry Association offers additional talking points.

SwineCast 0399 Show Notes:

• A bill sponsored by Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., would ban the use in livestock of animal health products that prevent or control diseases.  This is bad legislation based on bad science.  Our guests tell you why it should be defeated and how to contact your congressmen.  Link to additional info at NPPC.

SwineCast 0390 Show Notes:

• Presentation from Banff Swine Conference with Dr Bob Friendship.  A review of current MRSA research and theories on sourcing and possible control of the bug.