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Preparing for changes to antimicrobial usage in livestock

As mentioned in an earlier program, effective December 1, some antimicrobials for livestock will require a prescription from a veterinarian. Dr. Keith Lehman, chief provincial veterinarian with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, explains how producers can prepare for the change and some important distinctions between injectable and in-feed use.


Interview with Dr. Keith Lehman (3:00 minutes) (1.36 Mb)

Source : Alberta agriculture and forestry

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Enteric Co-Infections in Swine: Lawsonia intracellularis and Salmonella

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Salmonella and Lawsonia intracellularis are often found together, creating a multiplicative effect when it comes to disease. Greg Cline, DVM, Senior Key Account Veterinarian, Boehringer Ingelheim Swine, shares how these pathogens interact together in the gut and why vaccination is key for the protection and performance of your herd.
 
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