Tag: antibiotics
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Link between antibiotic resistance and use in livestock recognized by more in ag, medical communities
The success of antibiotics has dramatically changed the way we think about illness and recovery since their development in the 1940s. Unfortunately, antibiotics are not as potent as they used to be. Our thinking may need to change again—both in how we treat illness, and, some experts argue, in how we raise livestock.
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FiredUp: Should the use of antibiotics in farming operations get more scrutiny?
Antibiotics are considered the crown jewels of modern medicine. But many scientists say that their effectiveness is being eroded by indiscriminate use, both to treat infections in people and to encourage growth in chickens, turkeys, cows and pigs.
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FiredUp Roundup: Farm life good for you, superbugs, Huron mail facility to close, education reform
A few items that might interest you today: Growing up on a farm is good for your immune system, according to a new study from the University of Bristol, as reported by The Rural Blog. It raises the number of T-cells a person has, which helps keep a person from developing allergies. However, your health…