Assessing Antimicrobial Efficacy

Authors

  • Gerald D. Mechor Department of Clinical Sciences, New York State College of Vet. Med., Cornell University, Ithaca, New York

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19916736

Keywords:

records system, disease frequency, vaccination protocol, prophylactic measures, antibiotics

Abstract

An effective records system can be utilized in a variety of ways in most intensive animal husbandry systems. Individual animals can be tracked to assess diseases they have been treated for as well as the treatments provided to them. The information provided to us regarding disease frequency can guide decision making processes regarding vaccination protocols and prophylactic measures to reduce the impact of these diseases in the future. The records system should also provide us information regarding the antibiotics utilized for treatment of infectious diseases and the length of time the antibiotics were provided to the animal. Information regarding the type of antibiotic utilized and time it was administered to the animal is crucial information for determining if adequate withdrawal time has been achieved and the animal can be safely shipped for slaughter.

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Published

1991-09-18

Issue

1991

Section

Feedlot Session II