The Claim
On large dairy farms in Poland, the use of restricted antibiotics for dry cow therapy occurs at a higher frequency than on medium-sized dairy farms, and this practice is associated with an increased risk of antimicrobial resistance due to unjustified use.
What the research says
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Large dairy farms in Poland use restricted antibiotics for dry cow therapy more often than medium farms, and this practice increases the risk of antimicrobial resistance.
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In large dairy farms in Poland, the use of restrict antibiotics for dry cow therapy is more common than in medium farms, despite evidence suggesting this practice is often unjustified and contributes to antimicrobial resistance risk.
When antibiotics are given to cows during the dry period, bacteria in the udder that survive the treatment multiply and pass on resistance genes. These resistant bacteria spread within the herd and make future infections harder to treat.
What the research says
1 studyLarge dairy farms in Poland give way more antibiotics to cows during the dry period than smaller farms, even though doctors say this isn’t always needed — and that’s exactly what the study found.
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