The farm’s antibiotic use data can be a tool for pork producers and their veterinarians to
use when writing, reviewing or updating the farm’s herd health plan. The use data may help
to identify disease trends that are affecting production or a treatment trend that may be an
indicator of production challenges or successes.
However, the health of the animals on the farm (and then the use of antibiotics) is
dependent on multiple, local influences. The herd’s nutritional program, its environment,