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The Future of Antibiotics in Pork Production – producer perspective

The Future of Antibiotics in Pork Production – producer perspective. Craig Rowles Elite Pork Partnership October 2, 2013. Important points. Pigs get sick When they get sick, producers need the appropriate tools to treat their pigs Healthy pigs means safer food

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The Future of Antibiotics in Pork Production – producer perspective

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  1. The Future of Antibiotics in Pork Production – producer perspective Craig Rowles Elite Pork Partnership October 2, 2013

  2. Important points • Pigs get sick • When they get sick, producers need the appropriate tools to treat their pigs • Healthy pigs means safer food • Producers need to adapt to a changing world

  3. Pigs get sick

  4. Producers need the appropriate tools to care for their pigs

  5. Healthy Pigs Mean Safer Food • Pathogens are a common, unavoidable part of the environment • Disease prevention helps keep animals healthy in that environment • Subclinical illness increases the risk of carcass levels of foodborne pathogens, like Salmonella and Campylobacter

  6. Producers need to adapt to a changing world • Transparency • Verification • Judicious use – growth promotion • Disease treatment, prevention, and control • Veterinary oversight • Access

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