Society is increasingly interested in, not only the safety and security of the retail food supply, but also in how this is affected by the way animals are raised. There is also concern about how the use of antibiotics in agriculture may affect human risk for acquiring antibiotic resistant enteric bacteria through the food supply.
We believe that, less antibiotics would be used if cattle were managed in ways that better prevent common bacterial infections. Veterinarians trained in cattle health management can help farmers produce healthier cattle and provide guidance on responsible antibiotic use. Improved use of health and production records by cattle producers may foster better animal health management decisions and enhance antimicrobial stewardship.
The primary goal of this website is to help educate and inform our many stakeholders from producer to consumer regarding responsible antibiotic use.
This work, designated a USDA Center of Excellence in Antimicrobial Stewardship, is supported by the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program grant no. 2018-69003-28706 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
