Prudent antimicrobial use: The best to boost productivity

Farmers all over the EU are working hard to reduce the use of antibiotics in animal production. Although this change takes time and has an economic cost, some of the results may be unexpectedly good. Health and nutrition expert Edgar Garcia Manzanilla shares promising ideas and conclusions presented by Irish farmers. A couple of weeks ago I attended one of those meetings where farmers show their ability to adapt to change and to lead by innovation. Ireland received a visit from a group of exper