Latest News From Antibiotic Resistance

On June 11, FDA’s Guidance for Industry #263 brings 91 over-the-counter antimicrobial products from OTC to prescription oversight. Three experts weigh in on why you need to prepare for this change now.

While several brand-name and generic products are available at a variety of price points, what questions do you ask yourself when there’s a sick animal needing care?

Probiotics may not be as beneficial for animal and human health as people think, according to recently published research at Kansas State University. Here's why.

Antimicrobial resistance is a “One Health” challenge that requires effort across both human and animal health sectors. Animal health companies have invested billions as part of a strategy to reduce antibiotic use.

A new report,“Beyond Antibiotics: The Future of Animal Health Alternatives,” identifies alternatives that could help support the animal health industry and producers, while reducing antibiotic use.

A Conference for Farmers and Veterinarians in the West

U.S. fatalities associated with antibiotic-resistant pathogens have declined, but threats remain as resistance emerges in previously susceptible organisms.

Zoetis targets livestock immunotherapies as alternatives to antibiotics.

When the FDA issued its final VFD rules back in 2015, they also released a draft guidance for industry offering answers to anticipated questions regarding application of the rules in common and unusual circumstances.

When the FDA issued its final veterinary feed directive (VFD) rules back in 2015, they also released a draft guidance for industry (GFI) offering answers to anticipated questions.

A group of Chinese dairy researchers recently examined whether the presence of antibiotics in the liquid ration impacted the growth, ruminal function or gut microbial population of preweaned calves.

With the pilot project ending January 1, it's unclear what happens now.

Draft policy for global use appears weaker than U.S. regime.

Princeton author says it’s time for physicians and veterinarians to join forces.

Antimicrobial Resistance or AMR occurs naturally in bacteria and AMR far predates human existence.

Scientists from USDA developed the tools to mass produce penicillin, which was used for treating wounded soldiers over 70 years ago during World War II.

Farmers, vets and hoof trimmers need to develop conservative protocols to avoid the risk of milk residues from tetracycline.

Some sources call for less antibiotics use in animal agriculture, but solving antibiotic resistance problems isn’t that simple, says Dr. Bob Smith, beef veterinarian.

Fake news reports about an antibiotic resistant salmonella outbreak in chickens prompted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue statements that it is safe put chickens in costumes for Halloween.

A new report gives a failing grade to 22 of 25 burger chain restaurants relating to the use of antibiotics in their beef supply.

A new report gives a failing grade to 22 of 25 burger chain restaurants relating to the use of antibiotics in their beef supply.

On a busy campus in Minnesota’s Twin Cities, Professor Tim LaPara works to understand a complex problem – one with growing implications for humans, animals and the environment. 

For humans and animals alike, health is often determined long before treatment becomes necessary. Stress and poor nutrition are leading precursors to disease.

As access to information continues to evolve, so do consumer perceptions of animal agriculture. Today, industry leaders are seeing increased questions from consumers regarding antimicrobial resistance in livestock.

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., issued the following statement on efforts to advance antimicrobial stewardship in veterinary settings.

Three universities will partner to lead a new national institute on antimicrobial resistance.

Three universities will partner to lead a new national institute on antimicrobial resistance.

USDA is reportedly developing alternative options to the WHO guidelines which limit the use of antibiotics in food animals.

USDA is reportedly developing alternative options to the WHO guidelines which limit the use of antibiotics in food animals.

More investment and action is needed from animal agriculture to combat global antimicrobial resistance, according to a report from FAO-OIE-WHO.

Regardless of the financial advantages of feeding waste milk to calves, an important question is whether this practice can affect the calves’ health and result in unnecessary selection of antibiotic resistant bacteria.

The Beef Checkoff Promotional Board, along with some of its subcontractors, are taking the initiative a step further, studying disease transmission, antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance.

“The Farm Cost of Decreasing Antimicrobial Use in Dairy Production,” published in PLOS One, shows the cost of forgoing antibiotics on dairy farms would average out to $61 per cow annually.

The Beef Checkoff Promotional Board, along with some of its subcontractors, are taking the initiative a step further, studying disease transmission, antibiotic and antimicrobial resistance.

Michigan State University Extension, in partnership with other Land-Grant Universities, is conducting a nationwide survey of food-animal producers to learn more about the impact of VFD rules.

McDonald's no longer sells chicken treated with medically important antibiotics. Now a health advocacy group wants pork and beef to be next.

Hamburger chain Wendy’s Co laid out plans on Friday to trim the use of antibiotics that are important to human medicine from its beef supply.

An investor coalition that presses for corporate responsibility is calling on U.S. food companies McDonald’s, Denny’s and Sanderson Farms to stop buying or producing meat raised with medically important antibiotics.

Reflections on successes, challenges and questions after one year under expanded veterinary feed directive (VFD) rules.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reports that antibiotic sales fell 10% in 2016 compared to the previous year.

An outbreak of a multi-drug resistant Heidelberg strain of Salmonella has affected 54 people in 15 states, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The U.S. is falling behind Europe in the fight to curb the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in livestock production.

A study looks at the potential for antibiotic resistance in calves fed waste milk.

San Francisco has become the first U.S. city to require grocers with 25 stores or more to report annually the use of antibiotics in the raw meat and poultry they sell.