antibiotics
Demystifying antibiotic use in livestock production
The responsible use of antibiotics is critical to maintaining herd health. Yet, the South-African cattle production industry is battling the prophylactic use of antibiotics in the treatment of diseases in cattle. This leads to misuse of antibiotics, which in turn causes antibiotic resistance. This is the view of Thapelo[...]
Irresponsible use of antibiotics threatening SA’s livestock industry
The recent news that Ivermectin – a drug typically used to treat parasites in livestock – may be used compassionately by humans in the fight against COVID-19 – has sparked fears of a possible shortage as well as price hikes of the drug in the agricultural sector. “A far[...]