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Preparing for changes to antimicrobial usage in livestock

Nov 12, 2018

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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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