Keeping Cows Healthy for Responsible Antibiotic Use

Farmers, farm workers, and veterinarians are working hard to make sure that dairy cows stay happy and healthy to produce to safest food AND to address growing antibiotic resistance. If a cow is sick it needs to be treated, but using antibiotics can increase antibiotic resistance. That's why modern farms are highly focused on preventative medicine for their cows: improving nutrition, clean housing, and pleasant living conditions for the cows will keep them healthy and not require antibiotics.

This video was developed with funding provided by USDA-NIFA Award No. 2018-68003-27467. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.