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Mandated Prescription for antibiotics
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<blockquote data-quote="TCRanch" data-source="post: 1714443" data-attributes="member: 24027"><p>I participate on a couple cattle groups on Facebook and it amazes me how often someone will pose a question, followed by "I already gave her LA300". Why? Did she actually need it? Was that the appropriate antibiotic? It appears the majority of overuse & under-dosing is from someone relatively new to cattle. And tetracyclines/penicillin is fairly inexpensive. Whereas, a more "seasoned" producer isn't going to randomly administer Draxxin because they're not sure what's wrong with the cow/calf/bull.</p><p></p><p>Yes, it will take planning ahead, more paperwork and possibly (probably) increase the cost of antibiotics. Just like when they implemented the VFD for antibiotics in feed/mineral. But if you have a good relationship with your vet and they're familiar with your operation, it really isn't that much of a hassle. And, just maybe, it will appease the activists that are convinced producers and their products are the cause of antibiotic resistance (and everything else) in their overweight, inactive kids.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TCRanch, post: 1714443, member: 24027"] I participate on a couple cattle groups on Facebook and it amazes me how often someone will pose a question, followed by "I already gave her LA300". Why? Did she actually need it? Was that the appropriate antibiotic? It appears the majority of overuse & under-dosing is from someone relatively new to cattle. And tetracyclines/penicillin is fairly inexpensive. Whereas, a more "seasoned" producer isn't going to randomly administer Draxxin because they're not sure what's wrong with the cow/calf/bull. Yes, it will take planning ahead, more paperwork and possibly (probably) increase the cost of antibiotics. Just like when they implemented the VFD for antibiotics in feed/mineral. But if you have a good relationship with your vet and they're familiar with your operation, it really isn't that much of a hassle. And, just maybe, it will appease the activists that are convinced producers and their products are the cause of antibiotic resistance (and everything else) in their overweight, inactive kids. [/QUOTE]
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