How to achieve long-term reduction in antimicrobial use in your pig herd

With the global drive to stop routine antimicrobial use in livestock and reduce use of antimicrobials overall, we take a look at some alternative ways we can ensure this happens on our pig farms.
calendar icon 14 August 2019
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piglet with arched back indicating pain or discomfort
A piglet clearly in pain, as seen amongst others by its arched back

Outweigh the short and long-term costs - and risks! - of treating this piglet and keeping it in the group as a source of disease spread. © Irene Camerlink

New weaner piglets stand with bites marks and skin damage caused by fighting
Weaning is tough, certainly when it comes suddenly and when not in optimal health

© Irene Camerlink

An old transcript tells the story of the origins of veterinary medicine in Tibet
Veterinary medicine in Tibet is believed to have started AD 755-795 when the emperor of in Tibet demanded his favourite horse to be diagnosed and cured

© Irene Camerlink

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Categorisation of pigs into the three main types according to Indian and Tibetan traditional medicine

Irene Camerlink

PhD and post-doc researcher

Irene Camerlink is a researcher at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna (Vetmeduni) where she works on social behaviour in pigs and its relationship to neurobiology and animal welfare.

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