Farmers and ranchers in Wyoming and around the country are going to have to make some changes when it comes to treating animals with antibiotics. The F-D-A is banning some off-label uses of the class of medications known as Cephalosporins, because of concerns that overuse in animals is creating drug-resistant bacteria – and that affects people. David Wallinga with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy applauds the decision.
Wallinga says about 54-thousand pounds of Cephalosporins were used in producing farm animals in the U-S in 2010. But he calls that just a 'drop in the bucket' compared to the widespread use of other antibiotics in agriculture - and he thinks more needs to be done to end routine use of antibiotics.
Antibiotics are used in feed to help promote faster growth and ward off possible infections, and are promoted as a way to keep food supplies safe.
Wallinga says about 54-thousand pounds of Cephalosporins were used in producing farm animals in the U-S in 2010. But he calls that just a 'drop in the bucket' compared to the widespread use of other antibiotics in agriculture - and he thinks more needs to be done to end routine use of antibiotics.
Antibiotics are used in feed to help promote faster growth and ward off possible infections, and are promoted as a way to keep food supplies safe.
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