Martien Bokma, animal welfare and health researcher at Wageningen University, is researching the success factors for low antibiotic use in livestock farming. The triangle of farmer, veterinarian and advisor to the animal feed supplier is very important in this, she says.
“A farmer must of course always have an eye for his animals, but without antibiotics you have to be extra sharp on the signals that animals give you. That requires craftsmanship, with a good focus on the animals and structure in the management, according to Bokma.
“Successful entrepreneurs, together with their veterinarian, draw up a strategy to reduce or keep the use of antibiotics low. This can, for example, contain an assessment framework when antibiotics are given. animals. ”
“The feed supplier’s advisor and other representatives who visit the company also play an important role in this strategy. The trick is to use everyone’s expertise to achieve the best results. researcher.
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