Antibiotic resistance in weaned calves a rarity
If a new piece of western Canadian research is any indication, few weaned calves ready for the feedlot are carrying medication-resistant passengers.
The project was focused on bacteria and viruses that can contribute to bovine respiratory disease (BRD). It found antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in just two per cent of sampled calves from 27 herds throughout the four western provinces.