Antibiotic resistance and pig production – is there a link?

The use of antibiotics in pigs, poultry and other livestock continues to cause controversy, both in politics and in the scientific world. Is there a link with resistance in human use and should their use be banned or severely limited, as is the case in some European countries? The issue is complex and opinions differ immensely. Here’s a recap of the state of affairs.       Without doubt, the most discussed topic at the recent SafePork conference in Maastricht, the Netherlan