Antibiotics are commonly used to prevent and treat diseases, but their overuse or misuse may lead to antibiotic resistance in cattle. Resistance to antibiotics occurs when bacteria evolve to survive exposure to drugs that are meant to kill the bacteria, and it can have severe consequences for animal and human health. Antibiotics must be used responsibly in the beef industry to protect the health of animals and humans. In this episode, Dr. Brian Lubbers discusses antibiotic use and resistance in beef production. He also shares his experience about training and teaching undergrad students.

“What we can say is that we know that every time we use an antibiotic there is the potential to promote antimicrobial resistance." - Dr. Brian Lubbers

What you’ll learn:

• Highlight (00:00)
• Introduction (0:35)
• Bovine respiratory disease (2:10)
• Relationship between cow/calf and feeder segments (8:35)
• Antimicrobial programs design (12:47)
• Antimicrobial resistance (18:00)
• Experiences and opportunities for undergrads to seek (26:49)
• Beef podcasts (41:06)
• Final 3 questions (42:47)

Meet the guest: Dr. Brian Lubbers

Experience:

• Current: Associate Professor of Food Animal Therapeutics at Kansas State University
• Past: Director of Clinical Microbiology at Kansas State University

Background:

• Ph.D., Microbiology (Kansas State University)

Connect with the guest on Social Media: LinkedIn

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