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Reaching for Solutions to Antibiotic Resistance
2013-01-04 16:58:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: Michigan State University In an issue as important as antimicrobial resistance, there has been pressure by members of Congress to reach a legislative solution for antimicrobial resistance, according to Phil Durst, senior Extension educator at Michigan State University. Several different bills have been introduced including the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA). This act would restrict medically important drugs from being used for non-therapeutic use in food animals. read more
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