Tag Archives antibiotics

Engemycin DD approved by Health Canada
Antibiotic from Merck Animal Health treats infections caused by bacteria sensitive to oxytetracycline in cattle, swine and sheep

Strategies for producing antibiotic-free pork
Management, genetics and feed reduce the risk of antibiotic treatment in pigs

New class of antibiotics found to fight antimicrobial resistance
Science Notes: WHO has declared AMR as one of the top 10 global public health threats

Specialized cellular compartments discovered in bacteria
Science Notes: Discovery of bacterial “organs” could pave the way for a new generation of antibiotics

Antibiotic use on crops more widespread than thought
Science Notes: Few monitoring systems exist, compared to extensive tracking of animal use

Elanco buys swine PWD vaccine maker

Quality chicks, reducing antibiotics drive new hatchery
Trillium Hatchery has a capacity of 20 million chicks per year, with room to expand

McDonald’s to curb antibiotic use in its beef supply

How managing antibiotics will change December 1
The sector has had two years to get ready, but greater restrictions will come at a cost, and with some surprises for farmers

Antibiotic combinations surprisingly effective
Science Notes: Research findings could be a major step in fighting common infections increasingly resistant to antibiotics