Economic impact of removing arrival metaphylaxis in the U.S. stocker and feedlot industry

Authors

  • Alec R. Lucas Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 240 Wise Center Drive, Mississippi State, MS 39762
  • R.L. Willis Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 240 Wise Center Drive, Mississippi State, MS 39762
  • T.B. McMurray Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 240 Wise Center Drive, Mississippi State, MS 39762
  • D.R. Smith Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine, 240 Wise Center Drive, Mississippi State, MS 39762

Keywords:

antibiotic resistance, stock and flow chain models, high-risk calves

Abstract

Antibiotic resistance continues to be at the forefront of issues facing animal agriculture. As policies and regulations become more restrictive regarding antimicrobial use, producers, veterinarians, and industry representatives should cooperatively prepare to use less antimicrobials. The objective of this study was to use stock and flow value-chain models to understand how cattle markets would respond to various antimicrobial use policies based on profitability.

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Published

2021-10-09

Issue

2021 Annual Conference Proceedings

Section

Research Summaries