Selective dry cow therapy to curb antibiotic use in dairy cows

Within the dairy sector, there appears to be considerable potential to reduce antibiotic use through the adoption of selective dry-cow therapy. Positive results have emerged from a recent study. The livestock sector is facing mounting pressure to reduce antibiotic use as a result of the global threat from the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria. Considering this, the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), in partnership with AgriSearch, Animal Health and Welfare Northern