Brazil reduces antibiotics inside and outside pig farms

21-05-2021 | | |
Peace and quiet in a lactation barn on a farm in Paraná state. - Photo: Vincent ter Beek
Peace and quiet in a lactation barn on a farm in Paraná state. - Photo: Vincent ter Beek
Many countries around the globe are implementing a policy towards reducing the use of antibiotics. Especially when larger countries manage to curb use substantially, it makes a big difference. Where is Brazil in this process? The use of antibiotic growth promoters in Brazil’s pig sector has led to an increase in regulations and awareness programmes, especially in the last two decades. Yet there is still a long way to go to achieve total prohibition and zero application of these practices amon


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Vincent
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Kees van
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Treena
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Azevedo
Daniel Azevedo Freelance journalist Brazil