Addressing the complexities in pig production

Pairis-Garcia
Monique Pairis-Garcia Associate professor and veterinarian, North Carolina State University, USA
Talking about complexity   an illustration of (antimicrobial resistant) bacteria. Illustration: Shutterstock
Talking about complexity an illustration of (antimicrobial resistant) bacteria. Illustration: Shutterstock
A recent episode of the programme ‘60 Minutes’ in the United States led to critical reactions in the US swine business. The programme addressed antimicrobial resistance in the US swine industry, but many were unhappy with the way in which that happened. Welfare expert Dr Monique Pairis-Garcia emphasises the need for collaboration. For many of us in the United States, at least for me, the premiere of the 60 Minutes segment on antibiotic use on farm left a knot in my stomach. My reaction had


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