October 30, 2012
by Marybeth
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It’s a fact of life, sometimes people get sick and need antibiotics. And the same is true for pigs. Heather’s family takes good care of their pigs, and this includes veterinary care, and sometimes antibiotics, when they are sick. They … Continue reading
April 10, 2012
by Marybeth
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We already talked about how beef farmers use antibiotics to keep their animals healthy. In cattle, almost all antibiotics need to be given by an injection because the rumen microbes (bacteria and protozoa) will break down most of the antibiotics we use … Continue reading
April 5, 2012
by Marybeth
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So now that we know what antibiotics actually are, how are they used in beef farming? When most people think of antibiotics, they think about pills or capsules. In small animal veterinary medicine, we do often use antibiotics in the … Continue reading
April 3, 2012
by Marybeth
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We’ve all heard about antibiotics, and chances are good that we’ve all taken them at some time or another. But what are they, exactly?
February 24, 2012
by Marybeth
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Just like you, our beef cows go to the doctor every year. It just so happens that our veterinarians are my husband, my father-in-law, and me. So our cows get “vet-checked” every day when we feed them. Most beef cattle … Continue reading
