Articles by Michael Erman | Alberta Farmer Express

Records show powerful antibiotic for cattle often misused by farmers

Ceftiofur accounted for one-fourth of USDA drug-residue violation reports in 2013

By Brian Grow, Michael Erman December 29, 2014

Reading Time: 3 minutes It is one of the most potent antibiotics used by U.S. cattle and dairy farmers. But the strength of the ceftiofur and the frequency with which it’s being misused has created a threat to human health that may overshadow the drug’s effectiveness, a Reuters examination shows. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cautioned in 2012 […] Read more

Livestock, Reuters

Farmaceuticals: Powerful antibiotic for cows often misused by farmers

By Brian Grow, Michael Erman December 4, 2014

New York/Atlanta | Reuters — It is one of the most potent antibiotics used by U.S. cattle and dairy farmers, the key component in the top-selling drug line of Zoetis, the world’s largest animal health company. But the strength of the antibiotic ceftiofur — and the frequency with which it’s being misused on farms across […] Read more

Livestock, Poultry/Eggs, Reuters

Farmaceuticals: U.S. FDA has vetted just seven per cent of animal antibiotics for superbug risk

By Michael Erman September 15, 2014

New York | Reuters — Scientists fear the widespread use of antibiotics on the farm may be a factor in the rise of “superbugs” — bacteria that grow resistant to drugs, infect humans and defy conventional medicines. PART 3 OF A SERIES: Visit Part 1 and Part 2 here, or view the series in full […] Read more

Livestock, News

China Inc.’s Smithfield bid expected to pass Washington test

By greg-roumeliotis, Michael Erman, Olivia Oran July 3, 2013

Reading Time: 2 minutes Reuters / Washington may still be digesting news of China Inc.’s latest bold move into America with the nearly $5-billion takeover of Smithfield Foods Inc., but early indications are the deal will not inflame enough nationalistic opposition to kill it, and success could pave the way for more Chinese purchases. Shuanghui International Holdings’ agreement to […] Read more

Crops, Markets

Viterra enters ‘exclusive’ sale talks

By Michael Erman, Rod Nickel March 19, 2012

Commodities giant Glencore, partnered with Winnipeg’s Richardson International and Calgary’s Agrium, is close to a deal to buy Viterra, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. Viterra and Swiss-based commodities trader Glencore are still in talks on price, but a deal could be reached within the next 24 hours at a price above $16 […] Read more

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Records show powerful antibiotic for cattle often misused by farmers

Farmaceuticals: Powerful antibiotic for cows often misused by farmers

Farmaceuticals: U.S. FDA has vetted just seven per cent of animal antibiotics for superbug risk

China Inc.’s Smithfield bid expected to pass Washington test

Viterra enters ‘exclusive’ sale talks

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