New research from University of Guelph shows honeybee deaths went up as antibiotic usage went down following Canada’s adoption of tighter rules, part of the effort against antimicrobial resistance.
Tag Archives Antimicrobial resistance
Tougher antibiotic rules linked to bee death rise
Canada tightened farmer access to livestock antibiotics, honeybees included, in 2018; new research suggests that beekeepers may be losing more bees because of it
Smart deworming for sheep starts with individual fecal egg counts
Fecal egg count tests are one step Canadian sheep farmers can do to manage growing dewormer resistance and manage parasites
Fecal egg count tests are one step to managing dewormer resistance and managing sheep parasites on Canadian sheep farms to maintain flock health.
Meeting of the minds supercharges Canada’s fight to protect antimicrobial drugs
Doctors and veterinarians could lose important antibiotics and other medications to antimicrobial resistance. One Canadian project brings researchers from different fields together to join forces
Antibiotic and other antimicrobial resistance could hamstring important medications. One Canadian initiative brings together researchers from across sectors to tackle the problem.
Tighter antibiotic rules changed little for beef sector: research
Federal regulations changed the way producers procured antimicrobial drugs, but did little to change their already low use on Canadian beef farms, says study
Canadian beef farmers have needed their veterinarian to write a prescription for antibiotics since late 2018, part of efforts to fight off antimicrobial resistance. Producers haven’t had to change what they were doing much.
Newly discovered pig peptide could boost disease immunity
A naturally ocurring peptide could help breed better disease resistance or lead to new antibiotic alternatives in pork production
A natural peptide in pigs could help breed better disease resistance or lead to new antibiotic alternatives in pork production
A plant-based tool against E. coli in chickens
Research looks to plant extracts for new avenue on antimicrobial action
Alberta poultry research is looking at extracts from plants able to grow on the Prairies and which could inhibit growth of E. coli and could be fed to chickens.
Comment: Antimicrobial resistance fight can’t be limited by borders
It’s great that countries like Canada have a plan, but that’s not enough against a global threat
Antimicrobial resistance is one of the World Health Organization’s most urgent health challenges for the next decade, and low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are at particular risk. Misuse of antimicrobials worldwide has accelerated the evolution of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). For instance, as much as 80 per cent of total consumption is used in livestock to
Pork council recruiting on antibiotic use study
More farmers means more and better information to improve and defend industry practices
The Manitoba Pork Council (MPC) is hoping members will help it generate better data on how farms are currently using antimicrobials, as well as how that use might be improved. The council says it would like to double the number of farms involved in its benchmark antimicrobial monitoring study. The project was launched in 2020,
A battle the beef sector can’t afford to lose
Antimicrobial resistance in cattle isn’t going away, so proper use of livestock drugs is critical
Glacier FarmMedia – There’s a microscopic war raging in your soil, and these bacteria will do whatever it takes to protect and expand their territory. “It’s like a little arms race that goes on naturally in the environment,” said Reynold Bergen, science director for the Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC). “They’re using antibiotic resistance to
Handle antibiotics with care
Horse Health: How the ‘new’ veterinary oversight affects horse ownership
First of all, the idea of veterinary oversight regarding the use of antibiotics in animals is nothing new. However, as of December 1, 2018 what animal owners will notice as “new” regarding the purchase of all antimicrobials for animal health is the need for the involvement with a veterinarian to ensure prudent use of antibiotics.
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