New York/Atlanta | Reuters — It is one of the most potent antibiotics used by U.S. cattle and dairy farmers, the key component in the top-selling drug line of Zoetis, the world’s largest animal health company. But the strength of the antibiotic ceftiofur — and the frequency with which it’s being misused on farms across […] Read more
Farmaceuticals: Powerful antibiotic for cows often misused by farmers
Farmaceuticals: U.S. FDA has vetted just seven per cent of animal antibiotics for superbug risk
New York | Reuters — Scientists fear the widespread use of antibiotics on the farm may be a factor in the rise of “superbugs” — bacteria that grow resistant to drugs, infect humans and defy conventional medicines. PART 3 OF A SERIES: Visit Part 1 and Part 2 here, or view the series in full […] Read more
Viterra enters ‘exclusive’ sale talks
Commodities giant Glencore, partnered with Winnipeg’s Richardson International and Calgary’s Agrium, is close to a deal to buy Viterra, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. Viterra and Swiss-based commodities trader Glencore are still in talks on price, but a deal could be reached within the next 24 hours at a price above $16 […] Read more
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