One-day old piglets on a farm site in Bahia state, Brazil. Photo: Daniel Azevedo
Many countries around the globe are implementing a policy for antibiotic reduction. Especially when larger countries manage to curb use substantially, it makes a big difference. Where is Brazil in this process? The use of antibiotic growth promoters in Brazil’s pig sector has led to an increase in regulations and awareness programmes, especially in the last 2 decades. Yet there is still a long way to go to achieve total prohibition and zero application of these practices among farmers.
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