Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Antibiotics in Food Are you concerned that antibiotics might be in your food? Have you heard of a “withdrawal period"?
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Antibiotic Resistance What is antibiotic resistance? How does it affect animal health?
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Antibiotics – What and Why? Farmers and ranchers work closely with veterinarians to determine appropriate and safe plans for giving antibiotics to animals based on particular situations.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Vaccines Why are animals vaccinated? How do animal vaccines help protect people?
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Animal Welfare or Rights What is the difference between animal rights and animal welfare? Did you know there are “Five Freedoms” for animal welfare that are recognized worldwide?
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Transporting Farm Animals Caring for animals during transportation is just as important as caring for them on the farm.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Pig Housing Why do pigs need to be put in stalls? Protecting the piglets is one very important reason farrowing crates are used!
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 The Myth of Factory Farms The term “factory farm” is not used by farmers or anyone in the agriculture industry. Big doesn’t mean bad. The reality is fewer people want to farm and we have a growing population that relies on farmers to produce their food.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Intensive Livestock Operations Why are so many animals kept in one space? Intensive Livestock Operations focus on raising a large number of animals in a defined space.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018 Dairy Cows Cows need to be milked at least 2 – 3 times a day, no matter what. Learn how dairy farming is changing!