Why do Irish pig farmers use medications? Barriers for effective reduction of antimicrobials in Irish pig production

Abstract Background In addressing the threat of antimicrobial resistance, it is critical to understand the barriers to the uptake of strategies for the reduction of antimicrobial use (AMU) in the pig industry. In several EU countries, factors such as education level, habits and social pressures are...

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Main Authors: Alessia Diana, Sylvia Snijders, Alison Rieple, Laura Ann Boyle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Irish Veterinary Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13620-021-00193-3