Antibiotics

March 2025 - June 2024

Bird flu is mutating, but antivirals still work

Herd Management Sustainable Practices Antibiotic resistance

3 March 2025

3 minute read

Researchers at Texas Biomed identified nine mutations in a bird flu strain from a person in Texas. Bad news: this strain is more capable of causing disease and replicates better in the brain. Good news: approved antivirals are still effective.

USDA Scientist Dr. Aspen Workman Recognized for Scientific Breakthrough Discovery

Genetics and Reproduction Breeding Health & Disease

12 November 2024

3 minute read

Research microbiologist Dr. Aspen Workman honored from breakthroughs in livestock breeding technology

Reducing antibiotic usage in animal feed is not enough to combat antibiotic resistance

Health & Disease Treatments and Prevention Cattle Health

2 October 2024

2 minute read

Oxford research shows antibiotic resistance continues despite reduction of antibiotic use.

Use of colistin in animal feed is increasing antibiotic resistance amongst humans

Health & Disease Treatments and Prevention Cattle Health

24 July 2024

3 minute read

Oxford and Faisalabad study observed increased colistin-resistant E.coli in the environment and livestock.

WOAH reports rise in antimicrobial use in animals

Herd Management Sustainable Practices Antibiotic resistance

28 June 2024

1 minute read

Globally, usage has increased 2%

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