Dealing with antimicrobial resistance and the upcoming challenges for pig producers

There’s no one more aware than the pig producers of the importance of animal health in the pig production system and on this week’s episode of the Pig Edge podcast, Superintending Vet Inspectors from the Department of Agriculture, Dr. Caroline Garvan and Dr. Damien Barrett join Amy Quinn to discuss Animal Health Awareness Week, the rise in antimicrobial resistance and the upcoming challenges for producers, including the new legislation on veterinary medicines coming into effect in January 2022.

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What is The Pig Edge?

The Pig Edge is Teagasc's podcast for pig farmers.

Presented by Amy Quinn, each episode covers the news, advice and information to keep pig farmers up to date.

Visit the show page at: https://www.teagasc.ie/animals/pigs/the-pig-edge-podcast/