Agchat discussion on antibotic use in food production practices
Note: The posts are read from top to bottom.
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agchat: Welcome to all the first timers. If you'd like guidelines, check out http://michelepaynknoper.com/agchat.html for FAQs & guides. #agchat -
friendthefarmer: David from FriendoftheFarmer.com #agchat -
cowartandmore: RT @foodchat Reminder to all #food, #nutrition and #moms, tonight's #agchat is on antibiotics. Come talk w/ the ppl who produce food, 8-10. -
cow_vet: @capitalpress I see. Twubs would only load as random photos for me in past. Working tonight, so far... #agchat -
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follownathan: Nathan here from Vermont. Ag enthusiast, Vlogger, Aspiring Author completed a Farm 2 Farm bicycle trek across America 4300 miles #agchat -
cpillin_dairy: @rosehartschuh me to. #agchat -
KyFarmersMatter: Can you see me now? #agchat -
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cowartandmore: RT @agchat: Welcome to all the first timers. If you'd like guidelines, check out http://bit.ly/6E4gSl (expand) #agchat
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jrfarms: @KyFarmersMatter Gotcha! #agchat -
lmworden: @KyFarmersMatter Yup! You're showing up in twubs anyway. #agchat -
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farmconnect: @KyFarmersMatter I can see you now #agchat -
mpaynknoper: Hi #agchat. It's Michele Payn-Knoper, Indiana, sitting in moderator's chair this eve. Professional speaking working to put a face on plate. -
LPELC: @KyFarmersMatter Yes I see you #agchat -
agropinion: If you are a newbie #agvocate on Twitter I put together a guide that might help you: http://bit.ly/77T0HJ (expand) #agchat -
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iTweetMeat: Chris, PA and PSU. Works with farmers, packers/butchers, and consumers. Which hat to wear tonight? #agchat -
TopProducerMag: Is thing on? Twubs and Tweetchat appear to NOT be working. #agchat -
agchat: @KyFarmersMatter Yes, we see you. glad you made it over from your USDA rant. <smirk> #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: @jrfarms Oh Yeah! There I am!! I was lost there 4a second. #agchat
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FarmerHaley: @kyfarmersmatter yes we can see you amy, Welcome! #agchat -
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gotmilk007: Florida dairyman thinking of the millions of $$ I have spent with those dudes @ agconnect & not 1 stinkin comp pass offered #agchat -
follownathan: @iTweetMeat No PA farm show for you? That is such a big Central PA event #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: Like the "I see you"'s very Avatar! #agchat -
KyFarmersMatter: @agchat Yeah, it happens! #agchat
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animalag: Good stuff! RT @agropinion: If ur a newbie #agvocate on Twitter I put together a guide that might help you: http://bit.ly/77T0HJ (expand) #agchat -
PeteAlexion: Evening folks #agchat -
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meatcamp: @KyFarmersMatter I can't even get Twubs to load. Search is about 15 min. delay. Tweetchat about the same #agchat -
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iTweetMeat: @KyFarmersMatter Would you consider the rant of recent more abt USDA or other "info sources"? Latter I think. #agchat
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FarmerHaley: @PeteAlexion good evening, can we have an introduction? #agchat
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FarmerHaley: sorry, am missing lots of people at the door, having tech problems! #agchat
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agchat: Q1 (via @lenejohansen) Can someone explain why we use antibiotics in livestock? #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @agchat: Q1 (via @lenejohansen) Can someone explain why we use antibiotics in livestock? #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q1 (via @lenejohansen) Can someone explain why we use antibiotics in livestock? #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: @iTweetMeat Definitely poor information from well known farmer publicized in a book rather than USDA : ) #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: @meatcamp Oh yeah, me too. Am having real problems over on this end 4sure. #agchat
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FarmerHaley: RT @agchat: Q1 (via @lenejohansen) Can someone explain why we use antibiotics in livestock? #agchat #agchat
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PeteAlexion: @FarmerHaley Howdy FH. I'm an agricultural marketer and commercial copywriter, former county agent and ag consultant #agchat
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SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q1 (via @lenejohansen) Can someone explain why we use antibiotics in livestock? #agchat #agchat
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AgriBlogger: Q1 For the same reason we use them in people. Doesn't that make sense? #agchat -
FarmerHaley: @PutnamAg glad to see you, we are on q1 #agchat
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GreenSoil: I see U too @KyFarmersMatter #agchat -
cowartandmore: Howdy all! Kathy Swift, cattle vet, jewelry artist, wine drinker, mom, lover of all things ag. Here to join in on #agchat
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organicnymilk1: Q1 Easy - we use antibiotics (in the organic world) to save the life of the animal. Part of being good stewards. #agchat -
NateJaeger: Q1: several reasons but 1st one is the same we use them as adults, to help animals get better when they r sick. #agchat -
cowartandmore: Q1 As a veterinarian, I use antibiotics to treat disease. #agchat
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agchat: Thanks to @FarmerHaley for serving as greeter this eve. We're executing on an idea from last week's convo. #agchat
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FarmerHaley: @cowartandmore Great to see you tonight, we are on q1 #agchat
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cowartandmore: Q1 Antibiotics are also useful in preventing manifestations of disease in high risk situations. #agchat
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teresaroof: Q1 pork producers give them only when pigs are susceptible or exposed to illness, or are sick #agchat -
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iTweetMeat: Q1 Certainly not a concise reason, but this summarizes it well http://www.fmi.org/docs/media/bg/antibiotics.pdf #agchat
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agchat: RT @OrganicNYmilk1: Q1 Easy - we use antibiotics (in the organic world) to save the life of the animal. Part of being good stewards. #agchat
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PeteAlexion: Q1 Multiple reasons; please be more specific #agchat
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bencwilson: Ben from rural Alberta, Canada. Interested in all ag & food systems, family farming, eat local movement & I work for FarmOn.com #agchat -
KyFarmersMatter: Q1 ~ To treat sick livestock #agchat
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AgriBlogger: Q1 Don't we want healthy animals? I'd rather eat them than unhealthy ones. #agchat
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NateJaeger: RT @cowartandmore: Q1 Antibiotics are also useful in preventing manifestations of disease in high risk situations. #agchat #agchat
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rosehartschuh: Q1 Farmers are obligated to keep animals comfortable. If animals are sick, they should be cared for. That means antibiotics. #agchat #agchat -
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friendthefarmer: #Q1 Anitbiotics when sick with bacterial infection makes sense. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: Q1, @OrganicNYmilk1 are there different practices/policies for use in organic vs conventional? #agchat
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mpaynknoper: Me, too. And healthy byproducts. RT @AgriBlogger: Q1 Don't we want healthy animals? I'd rather eat them than unhealthy ones. #agchat
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lmworden: RT @AgriBlogger: Q1 For the same reason we use them in people. Doesn't that make sense? #agchat #agchat
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agchat: RT @iTweetMeat: Q1 Certainly not a concise reason, but this summarizes it well http://www.fmi.org/docs/media/bg/antibiotics.pdf #agchat
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LPELC: Q1 An archived webcast on this is at: http://bit.ly/75cJop (expand) (Ebner's presentation) #agchat
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farmconnect: Q1 We use them occasionally when animals are sick to provide for their welfare. #agchat
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LizMarrMSRD: Checking in - Boulder County CO Registered Dietitian, food blogger and college instructor. #agchat -
bgfarmboy: We also practice this use of AB's RT @friendthefarmer: #Q1 Anitbiotics when sick with bacterial infection makes sense. #agchat #agchat
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agchat: RT @NateJaeger @cowartandmore Q1 Antibiotics are also useful in preventing manifestations of disease in high risk situations.#agchat #agchat
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agropinion: Twubs is gross tonight for me. oRT @TopProducerMag: Is thing on? Twubs and Tweetchat appear to NOT be working. #agchat
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cpillin_dairy: RT @cow_vet: @samvance Maybe try twubs. Twitter not working well tonight, but Twubs working great #agchat #agchat
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cornfedfarmer: Brandon from St Louis tonight. No livestock. Will be browsing. Listening 2 Bill Hudson from ProExporter @ NCGA mtg. #agchat -
PeteAlexion: @TopProducerMag We can hear ya now #agchat
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organicnymilk1: @yourlocalfoods Q1 Antibiotics are banned in organic production, so if we must give an animal a shot she is banned from the line #agchat
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meatcamp: RT @FriendTheFarmer #Q1 Anitbiotics when sick with bacterial infection makes sense. #agchat
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friendthefarmer: #q1 What about non-therapeutic applications of antibiotics? Animal is not sick. Under what conditions okay? #agchat
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mpaynknoper: Twitter is having it's usual moment on crack, so please go to http://twubs.com/agchat for #agchat. Thanks for hanging in there - great convo
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cowartandmore: @agropinion Both are giving me a fit too. #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON: Late arrival... Glad to be home. Janice from Memphis. Will be listening & learning most of the night. #agchat -
iTweetMeat: Q1 AB's may also be used subtherapeutically to selectively control bacteria that interfere with animal growth, thereby "promoter" #agchat
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gotmilk007: Q1 To keep the great folks at pfizer & those other antibiotic jockeys in new cars? #agchat
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iTweetMeat: (my twubs seems to be behaving relatively well...) #agchat
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follownathan: @OrganicNYmilk1 Q1 any organic remedies that you find work perhaps even more effective than antibiotics? #agchat
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teresaroof: Q1 by using antibotics strategically we ensure the safest meat supply in the world ends up on America's tables #agchat #agchat
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bencwilson: @OrganicNYmilk1 what happens to her milk in that case? #agchat
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farmconnect: Q1. As a farmer, I understand their use when needed like any tool. As a dad, I worry about their overuse. #agchat
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NateJaeger: RT @iTweetMeat: Q1 AB's may b used subtherapeutically 2 control bacteria that interfere w/ animal growth, thereby "promoter" #agchat #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @teresaroof: Q1 by using antibiotics strategically we ensure the safest meat supply in the world ends up on America's tables #agchat
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iamafarmer2: As a cattle feeder I usewhen it has a running (yellow color) nose or is real droopy to prevent it from getting sicker #agchat #1 #agchat -
rosehartschuh: RT @teresaroof: Q1 by using antibotics strategically we ensure safest meat supply in the world ends up on tables #agchat #agchat #agchat
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farmconnect: @gotmilk007 LOL! #agchat
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agchat: @bencwilson: No Grade A milked shipped in the USA has any antibiotics in it. #agchat
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follownathan: @AgriBlogger Q1 of course it makes sense... but like any situation it can be abused and become problematic or misunderstood #agchat
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TopProducerMag: RT @organicnymilk1: Q1 Easy - we use antibiotics (in the organic world) to save the life of the animal. Part of bng good stewards. #agchat
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PeteAlexion: Q1 is very vague, can we have a specific application to discuss? #agchat
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chicknafoxhole: Some of your posts are missing. But went back to look. Q1Would rather have healthy stock than not. #agchat -
bruceaking: Q1 Responsible use of antibiotics is good for the envoronment, we save animals that have already grown and used resources #agchat -
cowartandmore: RT @agchat: @bencwilson: No Grade A milked shipped in the USA has any antibiotics in it. #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Nor inspected any residues RT @agchat: @bencwilson: No Grade A milked shipped in the USA has any antibiotics in it. #agchat #agchat
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rosehartschuh: Q1 ABs are for the animal's best interests. It would be inhumane to let it suffer without treatment. #agchat
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bruceaking: Q1 Responsible use of antibiotics is improving animal welfare #agchat
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friendthefarmer: Nate and I been chatting prior. what about "AB's may b used subtherapeutically 2 control bacteria that interfere w/ animal growth" #agchat
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organicnymilk1: In organic production, antibiotic treated animals are banned for life. Hope that helps explain the difference? #agchat
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agropinion: When antibiotics are used to prevent infection think of it like getting a flu shot. #agchat
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iamafarmer2: dittoRT @rosehartschuh: Q1 ABs are for the animal's best interests. It would be inhumane to let it suffer without treatment. #agchat #agchat
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cornwuff: @OrganicNYmilk1 What a waste. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: Q1 Antibiotics used here 2treat illness when needed. Withdrawal times r req'd & USDA has survellance progs 2ensure safe food supply #agchat
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bencwilson: RT @bruceaking: Q1 Responsible use of AB is good for the environment, save animals that have already grown and used resources #agchat
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rosehartschuh: QT Anything outside of antibiotic's labeled use or veterinarian's supervision is irresponsible. #agchat
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follownathan: @OrganicNYmilk1 Are you able to use antiobiotics on calves? #agchat
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mpaynknoper: If you still have #agchat questions, you're dying to see submitted, please DM me. We have many to get to.
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Minkpuppy: @friendthefarmer Q2--as a meat inspector, i regularly test and reject meat with residues for all sorts of drugs #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: Q2 wouldn't off label use, vet supervised, breed relaxation of other criteria in the whole system? "it's ok" personal decisions? #agchat
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jrfarms: Good antibiotic read from @animalag http://bit.ly/4GB5tS (expand) #agchat
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bencwilson: Q2 What methods are used to detect AB residues? #agchat
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mpaynknoper: Q2 #farmer responsible use of antibiotics is working with vet, following label AND doing what's right for the animal. #agchat.
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iamafarmer2: @rosehartschuh @sollimana but who would be giving it just to be giving it-won't stay in business with that behavior #agchat #2 #agchat
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Minkpuppy: @kanorthey USDA does regular sampling at slaughter for drug residues. The lab results are then used to make determination #agchat -
ksfarmboy: @rosehartschuh PQA is a great program, I have been in the past when working w/ hogs #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Q2 @bencwilson In carcasses, variety of tests are possible. #agchat
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agchat: Q3 (via @cowartandmoret) What have farmers done to lessen antibiotic usage? What are alternatives to antibiotic usage? #agchat
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PeteAlexion: Q2 "AB free" and acceptable, safe levels are different critters #agchat
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teresaroof: PQA Plus is great 2 RT @ksfarmboy: @rosehartschuh #agchat #agchat
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rosehartschuh: @bencwilson #2 if a tank of milk has any antibiotics in it, it is all dumped. None goes to the consumer. #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q3 (via @cowartandmoret) What have farmers done to lessen antibiotic usage? What are alternatives to antibiotic usage? #agchat
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SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q3 (via @cowartandmoret) What have farmers done to lessen antibiotic usage? What are alternatives...? #agchat #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @agchat: Q3 (via @cowartandmore) What have farmers done to lessen antibiotic usage? What are alternatives to antibiotic usage? #agchat
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NateJaeger: Q3: vaccinate! preventative medicine is best. #agchat
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friendthefarmer: RT @yourlocalfoods: Q2 not "giving it to be giving it", I'd worry about constant AB use instead of a proper environment for animals. #agchat
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billiegirltoo: @mpaynknoper #agchat well, i would guess that farm animals need SOME measure of antibiotics, just as humans, just not SO much. like us -
iamafarmer2: Would welcome consumers to farm when having to treat with AB's-we only do it when we have to--it's a lot of work and time #agchat #2 #agchat
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cowartandmore: Q3 Farmers have instituted protocols to prevent disease using vaccinations and proper nutrition. #agchat
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kanorthey: @FarmerHaley when ab's are detected are they able to tell where they came from?is the meat just withheld and disposed of? #agchat
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ranchwife4life: Responsible use on sick cattle & when vet suggests to counteract high levels of stress & disease. #agchat -
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meatcamp: @cowartandmore Oh, gosh, yes, I'm posting on Twitter & Twubs #agchat Not showing still?
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bencwilson: Thanks @iTweetMeat & @rosehartschuh for the answers. #agchat
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organicnymilk1: Q3 healthy herd management, better pasture practices, fewer milkings, less "pushing" of cows = less AB use. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: I got kicked outta twubs. Trying 2view #agchat from tweetdeck but is becoming painful
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farmconnect: Q3 Provide adequate space, access to pasture, AND shelter, not only confinement, or only outdoors. Sunshine and exercise healthy #agchat
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cowartandmore: Q3 Technology has allowed veterinarians to do in depth testing to investigate disease causes allowing for more accurate treatments. #agchat
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teresaroof: Q3 participating in industry programs like PQA Plus for pork producers #agchat #agchat
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FarmerHaley: @meearcamp USDA uses statistically significant sampling to randomly test, if one is positive testing is expanded #agchat
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bruceaking: Q3 Producers have used organic acids in feed and water, used vaccines to prevent rather than treat diseases, and used biosecurity #agchat
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PeteAlexion: Q3 Depends on the species. Quarantine, prudent mgmt., sanitation, etc. #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Q3 "Natural antibiotics" (i.e. essential oils) can be used w/ similar effect regular antibiotics (and they aren't regulated) #agchat
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rosehartschuh: Q3 Better management practices- nutrition & housing- have helped minimize health concerns. Keeping animals in barns is a good thing! #agchat
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teresaroof: RT @PutnamAg: Q3 Modern swine buildings have better environments with mechanical ventilation than those 10 years ago #agchat #agchat
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meatcamp: @cowartandmore Was sad to see the other day growth growth stimulants/preventative antibiotics under another name #agchat.
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mpaynknoper: RT @cowartandmore: Q3 Tech has allowed vets in depth testing to investigate disease causes allowing for more accurate treatments. #agchat
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samvance: So sorry, but can't follow. Pls read my blog and tweet me anything. http://edibleintelligence.blogspot.com #agchat Maybe next time.
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allenlivingston: Q3 minimize nose to nose contact between sick animals by quarantining them if necessary #agchat -
KyFarmersMatter: RT @iTweetMeat: Q2 @bencwilson In carcasses, variety of tests are possible. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: Q3, don't hear much about human to animal disease transfer, but plenty of bio-controls for farm visits, common? #agchat
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FarmerHaley: @meatcamp USDA uses statistically significant sampling to randomly test, if one is positive testing is expanded #agchat #agchat
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GreenSoil: RT @SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q3 (via @cowartandmoret) What have farmers done to lessen antibiotic usage? What are alternatives? #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: Q2: Antimicrobial Resistance Research Unit (ARRU) http://bit.ly/7DplXJ (expand) #agchat
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kanorthey: @Minkpuppy thanks! #agchat
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organicnymilk1: Q3 Even something as simple as garlic can serve as a minor antibiotic remedy in an animal not severely ill. #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Q3 Biosecurity. #agchat
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ranchwife4life: Q3-ranching in NE - lessening stress on animals can be a huge help & cut back on AB's #agchat
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teresaroof: Q3 modern pork production facilities provide animals with a safe enviro designed special to keep the safe, healthy and comfortable #agchat
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friendthefarmer: @Minkpuppy Q3 examples of better animal husbandry? #agchat
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SteakPerfection: RT @iTweetMeat: Q3 "Natural antibiotics" (i.e. essential oils) can be used w/ similar effect regular antibiotics...#agchat #agchat
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rosehartschuh: Q3 Quarantining sick animals can reduce the spread of disease. Then, you wouldn't need to use antibiotics on the unhealthy animals. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: Q3, what's the price range on an AB course of treatment for an animal? #agchat
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Minkpuppy: @yourlocalfoods Q3, can be common depending on type of operation. very common in poultry and pork #agchat
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NateJaeger: @Minkpuppy proving to be good source of info tonight on #agchat
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MegRaeB: RT @cowartandmore: Q3 Farmers have instituted protocols to prevent disease using vaccinations and proper nutrition. #agchat
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Minkpuppy: @NateJaeger Thanks! #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @agchat: Great convo on antibiotics in #food production this evening. Please jump into the chat with your intro. #agchat
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iTweetMeat: And she's a USDA inspector! ;) RT @NateJaeger: @Minkpuppy proving to be good source of info tonight on #agchat #agchat
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bruceaking: RT @mpaynknoper:Q2responsible use of antibiotics is working with vet, following label AND doing what's right for the animal. #agchat #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @MegRaeB: RT @cowartandmore: Q3 Farmers have instituted protocols to prevent disease using vaccinations and proper nutrition. #agchat
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bencwilson: Q3 I'm surprised vaccinations are allowed on organic cattle, if antibiotics aren't allowed. #agchat
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agropinion: Not a patient person and twubs is about to send me over the edge. Will try to be back later. Sorry. #agchat
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teresaroof: yes it is RT @ksfarmboy: Q3 biosecurity is a biggy also I have thought about that when pondering a AB implant free finishing #agchat #agchat
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mpaynknoper: Wonderful talent pool in our community. RT @NateJaeger: @Minkpuppy proving to be good source of info tonight on #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Q3 All in, all out barns w/ cleaning in between groups of livestock - to prevent continuation of a disease if it happens #agchat
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kanorthey: I am with you!RT @agropinion: Not a patient person and twubs is about to send me over the edge. #agchat
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rosehartschuh: RT @LPELC: RT @aeradunz: Q3.Healthy productive animals = (good nutrition + vaccination + proper environment) - stress #agchat #agchat
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friendthefarmer: @bencwilson Q3 believe organic cows once given AB are sold to other farmers #agchat
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meatcamp: @NateJaeger Have hard time buying into pharma as solution. Even if you vaccinate (& irradiate) can't stop 100% meat or not, can you? #agchat
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TruffleMedia: Math! it always comes down to math! RT @aeradunz Q3.Healthy productiveanimals=(good nutrition+vaccination+proper environment)-stress #agchat -
agchat: Q4 (via @cowartandmore) Why do #farmers feed any type of antibiotics? #agchat
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bruceaking: Q3Nutirtion is also including antioxidants and minerals - we are learning more about that every day #agchat
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DebbieLB: Agree! RT @dairygoddess: Q3 As much as I hate treating sick animals. I would rather treat with AB than let die. That is inhumane #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @agchat: Q4 (via @cowartandmore) Why do #farmers feed any type of antibiotics? #agchat
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elizgreene: can't get onto twubs - but lurking all the same- #mom & wellness writer who cares about #food & #agchat -
iamafarmer2: #3Hard to explain-we haven't used that much in the 1st place-used acordng to dose and when an animal was ill-it takes work to treat #agchat
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friendthefarmer: Q3: Famers say reduce parasites by moving animals to new pasture and thus need for meds #agchat
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farmconnect: RT @bruceaking: Q3Nutirtion is also including antioxidants and minerals - we are learning more about that every day #agchat #agchat
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rosehartschuh: RT @agchat: Q4 (via @cowartandmore) Why do #farmers feed any type of antibiotics? #agchat #agchat
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mpaynknoper: I hear you, but best option tonight. RT @kanorthey @agropinion: Not a patient person and twubs is about to send me over the edge. #agchat
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kanorthey: Agree! RT @dairygoddess: Q3 As much as I hate treating sick animals. I would rather treat with AB than let die. That is inhumane #agchat
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teresaroof: Agree RT @dairygoddess:Q3 As much as I hate treating sick animals. I would rather treat with AB than let die. That is inhumane #agchat
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FarmerHaley: Q4 best management practices controls health of livestock which carries over to safe finished product and profitability #agchat
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SteakPerfection: @agchat for Twubs, to speed up, I shut down all other online programs - Outlook, other windows, etc #agchat
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bruceaking: Q4 responsible use is responisble, good animal welfare, better for the environment, by saving animals who have used resources #agchat
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TopwindsDairy: As a #mom & #farmer, I find antibiotics can be a positive when needed. Why would we use them if not needed? #agchat -
mpaynknoper: WElcome! RT @JeffFowle: Finally arrived from #AFBF10 Policy discussion. Just a farmer from CA, raising cattle, horses, hay & grain. #agchat
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cpillin_dairy: RT @kanorthey: Q3 As much as I hate treating sick animals. I would rather treat with AB than let die. That is inhumane #agchat #agchat
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ranchwife4life: RT @dairygoddess: Q3 As much as I hate treating sick animals. I would rather treat with AB than let die. That is inhumane #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q4 (via @cowartandmore) Why do #farmers feed any type of antibiotics? #agchat
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cowartandmore: Q4 Feeding antibiotics to animals is less stressful on them vs handling through a chute for individual treatment #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Ditto RT @DebbieLB: Q4: We put chlortetracycline in our cow's free choice mineral all summer to treat insect-borne disease! #agchat #agchat
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heathermgoode: RT @agchat: Glad to see the folks joining us, our topic is antibiotics and we have a variety of folks in #food & #ag biz joining us. #agchat -
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mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: If you're having problems with Twubs, please tweet your specific problem is so they can work on it. THANKS for patience. #agchat
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bencwilson: Twubs is repeating tweets, freezing for periods of time and then flooding with dozens of tweets at once, too fast to read. #agchat
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teresaroof: Q4 pork producers use antibotics only when pigs are susceptible or exposed to illness, or are sick. = safe food 4 everyone #agchat
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cowartandmore: Q4 We can feed antibiotics when animals are most at risk of contracting disease based on prior history. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: Oh yay. I'm back. Now trying to catch up...technology is grand! #agchat
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iamafarmer2: #4we feed a 5 day vet prescribed when getting newly weaned cattle(when they have traveled a long distance)-prevents bigger problems #agchat
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bencwilson: @cowartandmore but doesn't this result in giving AB to some cattle that aren't even sick? #agchat
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ranchwife4life: RT @bencwilson:Twubs is repeating tweets,freezing for periods of time&then flooding with dozens of tweets at once, too fast to read. #agchat
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RayLinDairy: Q4 It is similar to people taking a small dose of aspirin daily to prevent a heart issue from happening #agchat -
farmconnect: Q4 Treating pinkeye with antibiotics can save a cow's future vision. Sometimes if resolves on own, becomes blind #agchat
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mpaynknoper: Friends at Twubs, please check #agchat stream for considerable issues with duplicates & flooding this eve. API is messed up!
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teresaroof: RT @bencwilson:Twubs is repeating tweets,freezing for periods of time&then flooding with dozens of tweets at once, too fast to read. #agchat
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agchat: RT @FarmerHaley: Q4 best management practices controls health of livestock which carries over to safe finished product. #agchat
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ranchwife4life: Q% we feed AB 2 newly weaned calves 2 prevent infections caused by stress #agchat
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chicknafoxhole: Twubs is repeating tweets,freezing for periods of time&then flooding with dozens of tweets at once, too fast to read. #agchat #agchat
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bruceaking: @minkpuppy Its not the confinment thats causeing disease exposure, confinment allows prodcition to control environmnet #agchat
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cowartandmore: @bencwilson Yes, but waiting until animals break with disease could result in more animal deaths. #agchat
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iamafarmer2: RT @RayLinDairy: Q4 It is similar to people taking a small dose of aspirin daily to prevent a heart issue from happening #agchat
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follownathan: @Minkpuppy Q4 if confinement is a health issue. Why don't we simply build larger facilities? #agchat
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iamafarmer2: VGRT @RayLinDairy: Q4 It is similar to people taking a small dose of aspirin daily to prevent a heart issue from happening #agchat #agchat
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friendthefarmer: RT @DebbieLB: Q4: "EVERY cow in pasture (500) needs AB for insect-borne disease." Any organic farmers have diff approach? #agchat
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mpaynknoper: @cowartandmore @farmerhaley Please try to use Q# so we can capture your brilliance in #agchat archives. Thanks!
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FarmerHaley: Q4 if antibiotics is not cost effective they are not used - therefore useage is significantly decreasing #agchat
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bencwilson: @bruceaking confinement itself isn't the problem, but too high of concentration of animals can, don't u think? #agchat
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rosehartschuh: Amen! RT @chicknafoxhole: Twubs is repeating tweets, freezing & then flooding with tweets, too fast to read. #agchat #agchat
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ranchwife4life: VGRT @RayLinDairy: Q4 It is similar to people taking a small dose of aspirin daily to prevent a heart issue from happening #agchat
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cow_vet: Also similar to ab use for acne in people RT @RayLinDairy: Q4 It is similar to taking aspirin daily to prevent a heart issue #agchat
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cowartandmore: @JeffFowle Good to see ya! #agchat
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cowartandmore: @mpaynknoper You bet! Haven't been called brilliant in a while.... #agchat
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ssteever: RT @agchat: Q4 (via @cowartandmore) Why do #farmers feed any type of antibiotics? #agchat
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agchat: RT @RayLinDairy: Q4 It is similar to people taking a small dose of aspirin daily to prevent a heart issue from happening #agchat
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iamafarmer2: TA RT @FarmerHaley: Q4 if antibiotics is not cost effective they are not used - therefore useage is significantly decreasing #agchat #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: ppl dont stand in their shit & eat stuff that screws up their rumens RT @AgriBlogger: Q1 Antibiotics: same reason we use them in ppl #agchat
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cowartandmore: They cost $$ RT @FarmerHaley: Q4 if antibiotics is not cost effective they are not used - usage is significantly decreasing #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: Q4, legitimate debate about low level uses. Has the feed AB had to change over time to stay effective? or same thing for years? #agchat
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RinckerLaw: I would like to read some articles in the the Journal of Animal Science re: antibiotic usuage. #agchat
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RayLinDairy: #thrownunderbus RT @mpaynknoper: @cowartandmore @farmerhaley Please try 2 use Q# so we can capture UR brilliance in #agchat archives. Thx!
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teresaroof: RT @FarmerHaley: Q4 if antibiotics is not cost effective they are not used - therefore useage is significantly decreasing #agchat
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organicnymilk1: @friendthefarmer Not every cow needs AB....been organic since 1998 and have NEVER lost a cow to insect borne disease...ever. #agchat
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bencwilson: Q4 @follownathan I imagine because of higher cost. CAFOs are about maximizing profit and output per square foot, right? #agchat
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Minkpuppy: @follownathan it's not the confinement size per se, it's controlling the ventilation. Good air circulation forces bad air out #agchat
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friendthefarmer: RT @agchat: Not sure a doctor would agree that persistant AB use similar to people taking a small dose of aspirin daily #agchat #agchat
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rosehartschuh: Learned a lot tonight. Off to tweak lesson plans to teach eager high schoolers about agriculture tomorrow! #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Q4 @meatcamp I can tell you when I don't feel 100%, my cow can't. When I can tell its not well, it might be too late #agchat
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jake_schultz: #4 the use of antibiotics in animal feed as a preventative measure is the sole reason that larger diseases appear in the first place #agchat -
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caseymars20: RT @DebbieLB: Q4: If antibiotics outlawed, I may lose my entire herd within a couple of years...anaplasmosis will KILL them #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: NO! RT @lmworden: RT @AgriBlogger: Q1 For the same reason we use them in people. Doesn't that make sense? #agchat
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teresaroof: great point RT @JeffFowle: Q4 Waiting for animals to become sick in situations of high risk, is not considerate to the animals #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: $ facility vs $ inputs? RT @follownathan: Q4 if confinement is a health issue. Why don't we simply build larger facilities? #agchat
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cowartandmore: RayLinDairy #thrownunderbus RT @mpaynknoper: @cowartandmore @farmerhaley Pls use Q# so we can capture UR brilliance in #agchat archives
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agchat: Q5 via @TeresaRoof Shouldn’t Congress pass the Slaughter Bill to end routine use of antibiotics in food animals in this country? #agchat
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louiseslaughter: Glad you're having this discussion, please check my site for the plusses of http://bit.ly/7NDHD8 (expand) #agchat -
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Minkpuppy: @follownathan Q4 larger facilities bring on a whole other bag of worms as well--waste disposal for one #agchat
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friendthefarmer: RT @OrganicNYmilk1: Q4 Explain.. Not every cow needs AB organic since 1998NEVER lost a cow to insect borne disease...ever. #agchat #agchat
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bencwilson: Q4 @meatcamp yes, it should come from other tools besides concentration per square foot. #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: U must be in Marketing dept. RT @teresaroof: Q1 by using antibotics strategically we ensure the safest meat supply in the world #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @teresaroof @JeffFowle: Q4 Waiting for animals to become sick in situations of high risk, is not considerate to the animals #agchat
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iTweetMeat: @RinckerLaw JAS among others, ie J. Appl. Microbiology, #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @teresaroof @JeffFowle: Q4 Waiting for animals to become sick in situations of high risk, is not considerate to the animals #agchat
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follownathan: @bencwilson Q4 I would think that a healthier animal would create a more valuable product generating more profit #agchat
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JeffFowle: @danielschel Hormones are utilized to improve feed efficiency & heat manipulation. Antibiotics are utilized to maintain health. #agchat -
cowartandmore: RayLinDairy Tinkerbell is here w/ flourescent balls and all! RT @cowartandmore: @JeffFowle Good to see ya! #agchat #fluorescentballs
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TruffleMedia: @RinckerLaw and Journal of Animal Science decides to do web maintenance at this time:) #agchat Q4
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bruceaking: Q5 If you care about efficient use of the worlds resources, do not ban AB's If you care about the environment, do not ban Ab's #agchat
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FarmerHaley: @culinaryhatchet welcome, can we have an introduction? #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: RT @OrganicNYmilk1: Not every cow needs AB....been organic since 1998 and have NEVER lost a cow to insect borne disease...ever. #agchat
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LPELC: RT @iTweetMeat: @RinckerLaw JAS among others, ie J. Appl. Microbiology, #agchat #agchat
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iamafarmer2: Great convos but gotta go to put farmkid3 to bed-he's still working on his list of farm equp-over 4 mill $ now -no cattle yet #agchat
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RinckerLaw: @iTweetMeat it's been a few years since I've read peer reviewed manuscripts - I would be interested in looking at data #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: Not true if u read gov regs on use of AB RT @organicnymilk1: In organic production, antibiotic treated animals are banned for life. #agchat
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farmconnect: @iamafarmer2 You gotta give that guy a budget! #agchat
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follownathan: @Minkpuppy Q4 Perhaps we should "reinvest" in our current agriculture paradigm and make changes? #agchat
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ranchwife4life: RT @JeffFowle: Q4 Waiting for animals to become sick in situations of high risk, is not considerate to the animals.point well taken! #agchat
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bruceaking: Q5 you cant feed the world if you impose a total ban, and you will end up eating imported food #agchat
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SteakPerfection: Q4: Has this become a political not a scientific issue RT @iTweetMeat: @RinckerLaw JAS among others...#agchat #agchat
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RayLinDairy: Whats for dinner? RT @hogs_r_us: Pork producer for Neb on the bus heading for supper in seattle #afbf10 checking in #agchat
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jordan_craig: Q5 No they shouldn't. insects in the grass in south AR are terrible. We need AB #agchat -
bencwilson: RT @follownathan: @bencwilson Q4 I would think that a healthier animal would create a more valuable product generating more profit #agchat
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FarmerHaley: Q5 - Denmark banned studies over 10 years ago and has shown no improvements in human health and reduction in animal welfare #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: Q5, As a consumer, I don't want an AB ban. I do think there's some looseness in the protocols though, e.g. off label uses. #agchat
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chicknafoxhole: Q5 NO! Congress doesn't know enough about it. Leave livestock care to livestock specialists. #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: 2 completely diff things, flu is a virus for starters RT @agropinion: When antibiotics used, think of it like getting a flu shot. #agchat
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farmconnect: RT @bgfarmboy: Q5 I'm not in favor of more regulation from congress, rather, education opps for farmers to self regulate use of AB's #agchat
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JoshHushon: Q5: Congress should not legislate farm practices. However, we might need to pay better attention to husbandry at expens of economics #agchat -
jrfarms: @louiseslaughter With all due respect, you lost me when you quoted the Union of Concerned Scientists #agchat
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ksfarmboy: RT @bgfarmboy: Q5 I'm not in favor of more regs from congress, rather, ed opportunities for farmers to self reg use of AB's #agchat #agchat
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organicnymilk1: @DebbieLB Plenty of organic beef farmers in your county that can help you to use natural remedies...contact your local ag folks.. #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @agchat Q5 via @TeresaRoof Shouldn’t Congress pass the Slaughter Bill to end routine use of antibiotics in food animals the U.S.? #agchat
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RinckerLaw: I'm having issues with both TweetChat and Twubs tonight. Sorry I'm unable to follow along like I wish I could. #agchat
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danielschel: @cownutritionist Do Producers need the equivalent of a prescription from a vet to administer antibiotics? #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: @louiseslaughter Y do u feel this is the best option? Have U considered repercussions of other uses such as treating illness? #agchat
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teresaroof: RT @FarmerHaleyQ5 Denmark banned studies over 10 years ago & has shown no improvements in human health & reduction in animal welfare #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q5 Shouldn’t Congress pass the Slaughter Bill to end routine use of antibiotics in food animals in this country? #agchat
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DebbieLB: Me too! RT @jrfarms: @louiseslaughter With all due respect, you lost me when you quoted the Union of Concerned Scientists #agchat #agchat
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cowartandmore: @OrganicNYmilk1 @DebbieLB Organic methods to control anaplasmosis??? #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: Q4, aspirin is different than AB, and recommended for a certain condition. Non-prescription too. Also coffee, red wine, chocolate! #agchat
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FarmerHaley: Q5 - Denmark banned antibiotics 10 years ago and has shown no improvements in human health and reduction in animal welfare #agchat #agchat
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iamafarmer2: Yes,That's the challengeRT @SteakPerfection: Q4: Has this become a political not a scientific issue RT @iTweetMeat:others..#agchat #agchat
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farmconnect: Q5 I haven't read the bill, so I don't know if routine would apply to routinely treating only sick animals? More regs not answer #agchat
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bruceaking: Q5 Everytime ou take a tool away from food producers, you take food off the plate of a low income family - Nutritional oppression #agchat
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AgriBlogger: Q5 No. #agchat
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DebbieLB: @OrganicNYmilk1 Thx. We have. The best remedy is to keep them from getting sick...through low dose chlortetracycline. #agchat
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friendthefarmer: Q5 limits are phasing out non-therapeutic uses. #agchat
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organicnymilk1: Q5 Never leave these very difficult decisions to the government. As I said in the beginning, we must be good stewards. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: RT @FarmerHaley: Q5 Denmark banned studies 10yrs ago&has shown no improvements n human health & reduction n animal welfare #agchat #agchat
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follownathan: RT @JeffFowle: Q4 Waiting for animals to become sick in situations of high risk, is not considerate to the animals #agchat
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Pleasanthouse: Drats! Last post meant to have #agchat in it if anyone wants to check my ?
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JeffFowle: @yourlocalfoods AB's are not effective against viral disease, only bacterial. #agchat
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agchat: RT @OrganicNYmilk1: Q5 Never leave very difficult decisions to the government. As I said in beginning, we must be good stewards. #agchat
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ranchwife4life: Q5 Congress DOES NOT need to get involved - they r making a mess already!! #agchat
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friendthefarmer: Q5 How do we get people to talk like tonight rather than a push for gov regs? #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: Q5: as a USDA slaughterhouse, think its important 4public 2understand surveillance programs r in place & withdrawal times r norm #agchat
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meatcamp: @iTweetMeat Not sure which of my posts you're responding to, but would you eat ABs to prevent getting sick? #agchat
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farmconnect: Q5 I trust farmers more than I trust politicians! Talk to your farmers. #agchat
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DebbieLB: @OrganicNYmilk1 Anaplasmosis=painful death & isn't obvious until they R nearly suffocating--blood can't carry O2. I won't allow it! #agchat
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bruceaking: Q5 Let the market decide, if some Moms wanna buy 9.99 chicken breast b/c its AB free, then OK, but dont force it on the poor #agchat
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louiseslaughter: Denmark had great success restricting non-therapeutic use http://bit.ly/5i7uHm (expand) #agchat
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jordan_craig: RT @Minkpuppy: Q5 too many congressppl w/no idea of microbiology or farm practices so they need to stay out of it until they learn #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: Engineer, reader of facts & questioner of fiction & ppl who dont know wht they R talking abt RT @FarmerHaley: introduction? #agchat
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JoshHushon: RT @OrganicNYmilk1: Q5 Never leave very difficult decisions to the government. As I said in beginning, we must be good stewards. #agchat
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bencwilson: Q5 @bruceaking I haven't read the bill, but it doesn't ban all AB use does it? just routine/subtherapeutic use right? #agchat
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ranchwife4life: RT @OrganicNYmilk1: Q5 Never leave very difficult decisions to the government. As I said in beginning, we must be good stewards. #agchat
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AgriBlogger: RT @farmconnect: Q5 I trust farmers more than I trust politicians! Talk to your farmers. #agchat
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friendthefarmer: Q5 Every study that shows one thing has another study that shows opposite. So would we recommend labeling AB free vs AB raised? #agchat
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louiseslaughter: @KyFarmersMatter PAMTA would in no way restrict the use of antibiotics to treat already sick animals #agchat
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organicnymilk1: @DebbieLB Certainly not endorsing that! If you can't be organic, you can't...sounds like that is the case in your neighborhood. #agchat
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bencwilson: RT @farmconnect: Q5 I trust farmers more than I trust politicians! Talk to your farmers! #agchat
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RayLinDairy: Yes RT @culinaryhatchet 2 diff things, flu is a virus RT @agropinion: When antibiotics used, it's like getting a flu shot. #agchat #agchat
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TruffleMedia: #agchat Q5 Using same approach via Congresswoman Slaughter: hand sanitizer should be legislated by Congress not to be used.
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CulinaryHatchet: They are, read gov regs RT @bencwilson: Q3 I'm surprised vaccinations are allowed on organic cattle, if antibiotics aren't allowed. #agchat
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bgfarmboy: I agree RT @OrganicNYmilk1: Q5 Never leave these very difficult decisions to the gov. We must be good stewards. #agchat #agchat
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CowsRmyLife: RT @Minkpuppy: Q5 too many congressppl w/no idea of microbiology or farm practices so they need to stay out of it until they learn #agchat
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friendthefarmer: RT @bencwilson: Q5 I haven't read the bill, but it doesn't ban all AB use does it? just routine/subtherapeutic use right? #agchat #agchat
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caseymars20: Agreed RT @bruceaking Q5 Let the market decide, if Moms wanna buy 9.99 chicken b/c its AB free, OK, but dont force it on the poor #agchat
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bruceaking: @bencwilson Theres not a huge useage of sub theraputic right now anyway #agchat
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follownathan: RT @bgfarmboy: Q5 I agree I would trust a farmer over political motive anyday of the week #agchat
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cowartandmore: Q5 I think congress should let farmers and veterinarians work together on proper antibiotic usage in animals. #agchat
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agchat: Indeed! RT @AgriBlogger: RT @farmconnect: Q5 I trust farmers more than I trust politicians! Talk to your farmers. #agchat #agchat
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DebbieLB: @OrganicNYmilk1 That is my point. In Ks...there are few other choices. I won't let my cows just die & this is Cow Country! #agchat
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ranchwife4life: RT @farmconnect: Q5 I trust farmers more than I trust politicians! Talk to your farmers. I fully agree - BE ADVOCATES!!!! #agchat
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FarmerHaley: q5: with the ban of antibiotic use in denmark its projected by the year 2015 there will be 25% of hog farmers than in 1995 #agchat
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allenlivingston: @friendthefarmer Q5 that would probably fall under organic or all natural versus conventional meat w/ other restrictions of course #agchat
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agchat: Q6 (via @cowartandmore) What can people do to reduce problems of antibiotic resistance? #agchat
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SteakPerfection: RT @farmconnect: Q5 I trust farmers more than I trust politicians! Talk to your farmers. #agchat #agchat #agchat
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SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q6 (via @cowartandmore) What can people do to reduce problems of antibiotic resistance? #agchat #agchat
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farmconnect: Q5 My heard health is between me, my herd, and my Vet. We know best. I include my neighbors in convos, but I have to decide #agchat
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TruffleMedia: Monitoring / regulation via USDA/FDA/EPA/Etc should be enough. RT @JoshHushon Q5: Congress should not legislate farm practices. #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON: Q5 Simple for me, as a consumer I don't like the legislation for every topic. Like experts like vets, helping with good choices. #agchat
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DebbieLB: RT @TruffleMedia: Q5 Using same approach via Congresswoman Slaughter: hand sanitizer shld be legislated by Congress not to be used. #agchat
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kmrivard: RT @cowartandmore: Q5 I think congress should let farmers and veterinarians work together on proper antibiotic usage in animals. #agchat
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CowsRmyLife: RT @cowartandmore: Q5 I think congress should let farmers and veterinarians work together on proper antibiotic usage in animals. #agchat
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cowartandmore: Q6 Follow instructions carefully on how to handle and administer antibiotics. #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q6 (via @cowartandmore) What can people do to reduce problems of antibiotic resistance? #agchat
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DebbieLB: RT @cowartandmore: Q5 I think congress should let farmers and veterinarians work together on proper antibiotic usage in animals. #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @cowartandmore: Q5 I think congress should let farmers and veterinarians work together on proper antibiotic usage in animals. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: Q5: Congress has no business telling me what 2do on my farm unless they want 2come out & kick some shit w/me. Till then sayonara #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: Sorry this is late for Q1: Pastured animals rarely require AB's, #FF Factory Farm animals require them routinely #agchat
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cowartandmore: Q6 Follow label directions carefully! #agchat
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mpaynknoper: AMEN! RT @bruceaking Q5 Let the market decide, if Moms wanna buy 9.99 chicken b/c its AB free, OK, but dont force it on the poor #agchat
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kmrivard: RT @caseymars20 RT @bruceaking Q5 Let the market decide, if Moms wanna buy 9.99 chicken b/c its AB free...dont force it on the poor #agchat
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bruceaking: Q6 Proper dose and timing regimen, Propoer diagnosis. Stop MD's from giving them out like candy #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @cow_vet: Q5 Banning antibiotics likely to lead to more sick animals and more contamination --> more sick people #agchat
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FarmerHaley: Q6 use less antimicrobrial handcleaners and follow the labels on their prescriptions #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: @louiseslaughter It would make it more expensive & less available 4me 2get my farmer hands on 2treat an ill livestock tho #agchat
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jordan_craig: Using AB when we need them and not before. #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Q6 Don't flush pills. #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @bruceaking: Q5 Everytime you take tool away from food producers, you take food off plate of a low income family #agchat
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organicnymilk1: @ChucksNewsHunt Q5 (sorry) But we're not suggesting to feed poor people poorer quality food with higher health risks, right? #agchat
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JeffFowle: RT @Minkpuppy: Q6 stop using antibiotics everytime u get the sniffles for one! #agchat
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FarmerHaley: RT @PutnamAg: Q6 My doictor tells me people need exposure to dirt, germs etc to build up more resistance and be stronger against pot #agchat
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follownathan: @bgfarmboy Very good tweets. I should have known you were from #Wisconsin #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON: Q6 -- I think as a culture we over rely on quick fixes. Everytime you get a sniffle don't ask for antibiotics. #agchat
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caseymars20: Q6 Use ABs only as needed and follow label for use...which means finishing the prescription the doc gives. #agchat
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mpaynknoper: Q6 Eat better, stop freaking out about germs, don't take an antibiotic for common cold & take responsibility! #agchat
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teresaroof: Q6 by using them only when needed and under vet guidance #agchat
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cow_vet: RT @Minkpuppy: Q6 stop using antibiotics everytime u get the sniffles for one! #agchat
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billrowekamp: Q6 Follow recommended length of treatment time and dosage #agchat
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kanorthey: RT @JPlovesCOTTON: Q6 -- I think as a culture we over rely on quick fixes. Everytime you get a sniffle don't ask for antibiotics. #agchat
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RayLinDairy: RT @PutnamAg: Q6 My Dr tells me ppl need exposure 2 dirt, germs etc 2 build ^ more resistance & B stronger against potential disease #agchat
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bruceaking: @OrganicNYmilk1 Q5 YES WE ARE.. thats the problem, by making food more cosly and taking tools away #agchat
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cow_vet: RT @bruceaking: Q6 Proper dose and timing regimen, Propoer diagnosis. Stop MD's from giving them out like candy #agchat
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cowartandmore: Q6 Don't insist on anti-bacterial everything and eat a little dirt every once in a while. ;) #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: Q6 I don't know the science backup, but I avoid anti-bacterial household products. & sometimes "regular" is so hard to find. #agchat
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JeffFowle: @organicnymilk1 Not sure about your tweet. Could you explain? #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: Q5: Food production transparency and public education instead of gov regulations! Defenders of AB, can I take pics at ur operation? #agchat
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bencwilson: Q6 Drs shouldn't be so quick to prescribe, but this is bigger healthcare question. There r other ways to build antibodies & immunity #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: Q6 Dr's over prescribe. Humans over use. What's w/the anitbacterial everything anyway? Not just soap&sanitizr..I have anit bac PENS #agchat
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ranchwife4life: good vaccination & nutrition programs -learn to handle cattle with as little stress as possible #agchat
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friendthefarmer: RT @mpaynknoper: Q6 Eat better, stop freaking out on germs, don't take an antibiotic for common cold & take responsibility! #agchat #agchat
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farmconnect: Q6 Only use when needed for people or animals, follow labels and doc/vet advice #agchat
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TruffleMedia: RT @mpaynknoper Q6 Eat better, stop freaking out about germs, don't take an antibiotic for common cold & take responsibility! #agchat :)
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chicknafoxhole: Anti bac pens? That's just nuts.@KyFarmersMatter #agchat
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caseymars20: Get dirty! RT @PutnamAg: Q6 My doc tells me people need exposure to dirt, germs etc to build up more resistance against disease #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: Q6 @PutnamAg have heard the dirt scenario as well, also theory that dirty people are forced to wash their hands more. #agchat
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agchat: Q7 via @WisconsinAngieG How we stop restaurants like Panera advertising false claims such as 'antibiotic-free' chicken? #agchat
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DebbieLB: RT @mpaynknoper: RT @bruceaking: Q5 Everytime u take tool away from producers, u take food off plate of low income family #agchat #agchat
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bencwilson: Q6 Build stronger immune system with healthy eating and lifestyle! #agchat
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kmrivard: Yes!!!!! RT @Minkpuppy: Q6 let your kids play in the dirt and stop sanitizing everything. #agchat
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organicnymilk1: @JeffFowle Guess I better shut up....that was Q5.... #agchat
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LanaCOlson: @cow_vet Q6: MD's recommend always taking the full course of antibiotics to avoid resistance...patients don't read directions. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: @chicknafoxhole Exactly. Perhaps we should ban papermate, lol I kid U not. Anti bac ink pens #agchat
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allenlivingston: @sollmana hit the nail on the head, can't use LA 200 for everything everytime #agchat
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SteakPerfection: Where can I get one? RT @chicknafoxhole: Anti bac pens? That's just nuts.@KyFarmersMatter #agchat #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: I don't trust Factory Farmers RT @farmconnect: Q5 I trust farmers more than I trust politicians! Talk to your farmers. #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @LanaCOlson: Q6: Work with your veterinarian! Develop protocols for your own farm. #agchat
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TruffleMedia: @Minkpuppy Now I know why my mom let us play in the barn! Then she would hose us off outside :) #agchat Q6 re: play in dirt...
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mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q7 via @WisconsinAngieG How we stop restaurants like Panera advertising false claims such as 'antibiotic-free' chicken? #agchat
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bencwilson: Q6 RT @farmon: awareness of difference between viral and bacterial infection so dr's visit are kept to a minimum. #agchat
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DCLiterate: RT @louiseslaughter: Denmark had great success restricting non-therapeutic use http://bit.ly/5i7uHm (expand) #agchat I lived in dk, great dairy
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ssteever: Farmers I know eat the food they grow. RT @organicnymilk1: @ChucksNewsHunt Q5 not suggesting feed poor ppl food w/hi health risks #agchat
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follownathan: Q6 People just need to toughen up, quit taking pills and buying into the propaganda like Gma did :) #agchat
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chicknafoxhole: Q6 Studies show kids who play in dirt & have pets have fewer allergies & don't get sick as much. #agchat
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bruceaking: Q7 We need to educate the consmuer more, people are shocked when I tell them there are no hormones in chicken feed #agchat
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cowartandmore: Ahh, marketing..RT @SteakPerfection @chicknafoxhole Anti bac pens? That's just nuts. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: Q6 sleep, exercise, nutrition, regular soap. Antibiotics once every 100 years :) (hopefully) #agchat
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ksfarmboy: a good client vet RT @cowartandmore: RT @LanaCOlson: Q6: Work with your veterinarian! Develop protocols for your own farm. #agchat #agchat
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cow_vet: @LanaCOlson Agreed, but I feel alot of doctors prescribe too much. My opinion. #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON: Q7 -- Clear communication on why that claim is not responsible is needed. And then support the people/biz making good choices. #agchat
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JeffFowle: @CulinaryHatchet I would enjoy discussing your thoughts on pasture vs. non-pasture & AB use at another time. #agchat
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chicknafoxhole: LOL. I'm so old they cured ear aches w/heating pads.@cow_vet #agchat
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LanaCOlson: #agchat Q7: You can't stop them. But you can tell your neighbors, friends, and others you meet face to face about real ag.
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cowartandmore: @ksfarmboy There are always room for good vet cleints. ;) #agchat
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DCLiterate: RT @cowartandmore: Q6 Don't insist on anti-bacterial everything and eat a little dirt every o...#agchat god made dirt so dirt don't hurt
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DebbieLB: RT @Minkpuppy: Q7 Make FDA and USDA enforce truth in labeling/advertising laws would help #agchat
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jordan_craig: Q7 could someone retweet Q&?? Please #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @JPlovesCOTTON: Q5 Simple for me, as consumer I don't like leg. for every topic. Like experts like vets, helping w/good choices. #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: Q6: Much more use of AB's in Factory Farm #FF animals than humans #agchat
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bruceaking: Q7 people I talk to in STL dont really care about antibiotic free or this or that, they really want healthy food need 2 educate them #agchat
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danielschel: @DCLiterate Welcome to #AgChat
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bencwilson: Q7 I'm not familiar, can someone explain these false advertisements please? #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON: RT @agchat: Q7 via @WisconsinAngieG How we stop restaurants like Panera advertising false claims such as 'antibiotic-free' chicken? #agchat
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RayLinDairy: This id challenging tonight! #agchat
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ranchwife4life: Q7 EDUCATE PPL and have FDA and USDA enforce truth in labeling #agchat
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agchat: RT Q7 via @WisconsinAngieG How we stop restaurants like Panera advertising false claims such as 'antibiotic-free' chicken? #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @agchat: Q7 via @WisconsinAngieG How we stop restaurants like Panera advertising false claims such as 'antibiotic-free' chicken? #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: Q7: Oh this is a subject I'm very close too! Enforement MUST be done! I'm just one little gal ya know! #agchat
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danielschel: Q6 Do Producers need the equivalent of a prescription from a vet to administer antibiotics? #agchat @cownutritionist @cow_vet
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DCLiterate: Did anyone listen to the NPR story of the day on organic dairy farmers staying solvent in the recession? Excellent listen #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @Ranchwife4life: Q7 EDUCATE PPL and have FDA and USDA enforce truth in labeling #agchat
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chicknafoxhole: RE Denmark. Yeah, but it had no effect. Latest studies.@DCLiterate #agchat
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organicnymilk1: Q7 I like the "pastured, free range" claim much better.....that really means something to the quality of the food. And their life. #agchat
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LanaCOlson: #agchat Q7: Saw a "win" in Consumer Reports today when educating readers on chicken labels it said: Hormone Free: Pointless label.
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NateJaeger: RT @chicknafoxhole: RE Denmark. Yeah, but it had no effect. Latest studies.@DCLiterate #agchat #agchat
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cow_vet: @chicknafoxhole Think I may be better off if that was the case with me. Now allergic to most ab due to overuse as child #agchat
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FarmerHaley: Q7 in January of 2009 USDA allowed all inophores to be labbled as natural #agchat
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cowartandmore: @bencwilson Animal products sold for use as human food must have antibiotics below an FDA set level. #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: Q7 After checking the restaurants explanation, where does a consumer report any remaining suspicions? #agchat
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bruceaking: @OrganicNYmilk1 Q7 doesnt really have ANYTHING to do w/ quality #agchat
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DebbieLB: @CulinaryHatchet Not quite sure what you mean by Factory Farm, but I totally disagree with your claim. #agchat
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allenlivingston: Q7 talk to friends neighbors, folks in grocery store to tell them the truth, it works,I have overheard convos and enlightened people #agchat
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CowsRmyLife: @CulinaryHatchet based on what info? : Much more use of AB's in Factory Farm #FF animals than humans #agchat
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bruceaking: @CulinaryHatchet Explain to us what a factory farm is #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: providing low cost food 2 the poor as excuse 4 everything is really starting 2wear thin; y so many of u treat us like we're stupid? #agchat
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mpaynknoper: Q7 Just for the record, FDA's Center for Vet Med said ionophores ARE NOT conidered of importance to human medicine. #agchat Helps gug, IMO.
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mpaynknoper: Q7 That would be that ionophores help #gut, IMO. #agchat
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JeffFowle: Here is the link http://bit.ly/4yaTXh (expand) RT @FarmerHaley: Q7 in January of 2009 USDA allowed all inophores to be labbled as natural #agchat
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jordan_craig: Q7 this convo came up over Christmas...we just have start by educating people were around #agchat
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Minkpuppy: @FarmerHaley Uh, actually USDA told Tyson they can't claim antibiotic free when they use ionophores--had to remove from labels #agchat
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bruceaking: @Culinaryhatchet so a dirty outdoor 1930's style farm polluting streams is better? #agchat
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danielschel: @cow_vet Thanks for the information! #agchat
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TruffleMedia: What's a "Ionophore" ? Tune into WikiPedia channel http://bit.ly/6mO8wj (expand) Q7 #agchat has good little graphic of transport mechanisim
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follownathan: Q7 People MUST east. I dont see why we need marketing involved in food choices at all. On all levels #agchat
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friendthefarmer: Q7 Per a response allenlivingston provide a deeper understanding of how food is raised gives people information. Range of choices #agchat
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Fastline: Yes!!!!! RT @Minkpuppy: Q6 let your kids play in the dirt and stop sanitizing everything. #agchat (via @kmrivard)
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allenlivingston: @CulinaryHatchet the US only spends 10% of disposible income on food, rest of world much more expensive #agchat
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teresaroof: RT @ksfarmboy: RT @animalag: Q7 Education is key to help consumers understand role that antibiotics play in animal ag. #agchat
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DCLiterate: RT @danielschel: @DCLiterate Welcome to #AgChat Thanks, glad I stumbled on this.
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Fastline: Q6 -- I think as a culture we over rely on quick fixes. Everytime you get a sniffle don't ask for antibiotics. #agchat (via @JPlovesCOTTON)
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JeffFowle: RT @teresaroof: @ksfarmboy: @animalag: Q7 Education is key to help consumers understand role that antibiotics play in animal ag. #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @agchat: Q8 via @ itisafact Are there other technologies that could reduce the use of antibiotics in ag? #agchat
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SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q8 via @ itisafact Are there other technologies... that could reduce the use of antibiotics in ag? #agchat #agchat
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agchat: @CulinaryHatchet We appreciate diverse perspective here, but do ask you stay on question and maintain a professional tone. Thanks. #agchat
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bruceaking: Q8 Absolutley!! Problem is, we have difficulty getting technolgy thru FDA and USDA. So I take it to other countries #agchat
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SteakPerfection: Q8 - what does our meat scientist say? #agchat
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RayLinDairy: Thx 4 the room! RT @AFBFMace: Pres. Stallman's wrapup news conference just finished @ #afbf10. Hope U R all having a great #agchat.
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CulinaryHatchet: No a double negative does not a good rebuttal make RT @bruceaking: so a dirty outdoor 1930's style farm polluting streams is better? #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: RT @mpaynknoper: Q7 #ag needs 2help consumers understand jus how much misinfo #food mktrs feed 2make bigger margin #agchat #agchat
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cowartandmore: @danielschel Yes, farmers must have a valid relationship to get certain antibiotics. However, there are a few OTC antibiotics. #agchat
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FairFoodFight: Q5 AMA on record as against non-therapeutic use of a-biotics in livestock feed. Is that correct? #agchat
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Minkpuppy: @ricbradbury Rofl! I work for them and I have to say they screw up on a regular basis ;-) #agchat
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RayLinDairy: RT @agchat: Let's all remember the success of this chat lies in the community & maintaining professional, productive dialogue. #agchat
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allenlivingston: Q8 with beef genome mapped, other animal genomes not far behind, lead to many great advances in animal health and quality ag prods #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: Proves what? RT @allenlivingston: the US only spends 10% of disposible income on food, rest of world much more expensive #agchat
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organicnymilk1: Q8 maybe a reliance on smaller herds, better management rather than relying on tech fixes? Science doesnt always fix my food? #agchat
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follownathan: @CulinaryHatchet I am with @agchat - stay passionate but your get further with sugar than you do with salt #agchat
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danielschel: @cowartandmore What about hormones? I'm a Plant Guy with little experience with Animals. Thanks! #agchat
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ranchwife4life: gotta run - supper & hubby callin - thnx 4 the convo - great Tweets!!!! #agchat
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cowartandmore: Q8 Testing for certain diseases has gotten precise enough to allow us to segregate and cull carriers to avoid treating w/ antibiotcs #agchat
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NateJaeger: Q8: would better vaccines help, e.g. DNA vaccines? Vet's out there what do you think? #agchat
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bencwilson: Q8 What about proven 'technology' called "biodiversity" - healthy environment = healthier animals & less AB. #agchat
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CowsRmyLife: RT @follownathan: @CulinaryHatchet I am with @agchat - stay passionate but your get further with sugar than you do with salt #agchat
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RayLinDairy: Gr8 quote! RT @follownathan: @CulinaryHatchet I'm w/ @agchat - stay passionate but you get further w/ sugar than you do w/ salt #agchat
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TruffleMedia: @follownathan "dont see why we need marketing involved in food choices" because everyone has something to sell&marketing helps #agchat Q7
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iamafarmer2: It's not just low cost - it's about choices, freedom to eat what you want at what price you want to pay #7 #agchat
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cowartandmore: @danielschel Yes, hormones are prescription only products. #agchat
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FarmerHaley: @FairFoodFight AMA and federation of animal science societies is in support of use of preventative antibiotics #agchat
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animalag: RT @iamafarmer2: It's not just low cost - it's about choices, freedom to eat what you want at what price you want to pay #7 #agchat
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RayLinDairy: Means AVMA RT @FarmerHaley: @FairFoodFight AMA & fed. of animal science societies is in support of preventative antibiotics #agchat
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NateJaeger: @bencwilson RE: biodiversity, how would that look? Mangos in Manhattan (KS), cow in Cleveland? #agchat
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FarmerHaley: @fairfoodfight sorry, meant AVMA #agchat
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chicknafoxhole: RT @iamafarmer2: It's not just low cost - it's about choices, freedom to eat what you want at what price you want to pay #7 #agchat #agchat
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cowartandmore: @NateJaeger Q8 Better vaccines are being developed all the time. They are always a big help in avoiding antibiotic usage. #agchat
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Earthnik: @FarmerHaley Would you put your children on AB's just in case or because some agency told you so? #agchat
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cowartandmore: @bencwilson Q8 Yes, that is important too. Farmers are realizing that genetics are important to disease resistance. #agchat
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danielschel: Great information for the Vets in the #AgChat community @cow_vet @cowartandmore @cownutritionist #agchat
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caseymars20: Q8 Genomics may be another technology that will ID animals with more disease resistance. A great opp in the future. #agchat
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bencwilson: @NateJaeger it looks like whatever local ecosystem is meant to look like, instead of forcing things to grow or be raised elsewhere. #agchat
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friendthefarmer: RT @cowartandmore: Q8 Yes, that is important too. Farmers are realizing that genetics are important to disease resistance. #agchat #agchat
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FarmerHaley: RT @follownathan: @CulinaryHatchet I am with @agchat - stay passionate but your get further with sugar than you do with salt #agchat #agchat
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DCLiterate: As an aside, do independent farms band together to increase their political clout? If so, how? #agchat
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kmrivard: RT @agchat RT @cowartandmore Q8 Better vaccines are being developed all the time. They r always a help in avoiding antibiotic usage #agchat
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bruceaking: Q8Science is on the verge of amazing noew immunological tools, but it takes too long to get them thru FDA, offshore is easier #agchat
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cowartandmore: @Minkpuppy That vaccine has great potential! Hope approval is coming soon. #agchat
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TruffleMedia: @NateJaeger "Mangos in Manhattan (KS), cows in Cleveland?" sung to the tune of some Jimmy Buffet song just popped into my brain :) #agchat
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NateJaeger: @bencwilson thanks, just looking for a more specific answer. #agchat
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SteakPerfection: RT @Minkpuppy: Q8 the ecoli vaccine needs approval for use--its proven to reduce bacterial shedding #agchat #agchat
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allenlivingston: @bencwilson many grazing animals are able to thrive on lands not meant for other types of Ag, and lands benefit from it as well #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: Responding to wut is said, my tone not less prof than some participants BSing people, RT @agchat: stay on question & professional #agchat
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RayLinDairy: RT @agchat: Love the incredible talent we have in #agchat, from the farmers to the vets to the faculty members to chefs. #agchat
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agchat: Q9 via @true_cow_tales What types and levels of testing are routinely performed for commercially available milk and meat products? #agchat
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follownathan: RT @bencwilson: Q8 What about proven 'technology' called "biodiversity" - healthy environment = healthier animals & less AB. #agchat
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iTweetMeat: OK, back! Sorry. #agchat
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bencwilson: @allenlivingston I've read that before & found it very interesting. Some land is meant for cattle grazing and not much else. #agchat
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JeffFowle: Heres the link http://bit.ly/6j1OrM (expand) RT @FarmerHaley: @FairFoodFight AVMA and federation of animal science societieson prev ABs #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT agchat: Q9 What types and levels of testing are routinely performed for commercially available milk and meat products? #agchat
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SteakPerfection: RT @agchat Q9...What types and levels of testing are routinely performed for commercially available milk and meat products? #agchat #agchat
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kmrivard: @RayLinDairy #agchat I'm glad I tagged along for a lively one tonight!
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mpaynknoper: RT @JeffFowle: link http://bit.ly/6j1OrM (expand) RT @FarmerHaley: @FairFoodFight AVMA and federation of animal science societieson prev ABs #agchat
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allenlivingston: @bencwilson yeah, I have friends in west states that graze land like this, and it helps with controlling wildfires, pretty cool! #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @RayLinDairy @agchat Love the incredible talent we have in agchat, frm the farmers to the vets to the faculty members to chefs. #agchat
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cowartandmore: Q9 via @true_cow_tales What types and levels of testing are routinely performed for commercially available milk and meat products? #agchat
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billrowekamp: Q9 Milk is tested for AB at least 6 to 8 times before sold at store #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: @agchat lol, here's the blue book 4 meat if u want som boring reading http://www.fsis.usda.gov/PDF/2009_Blue_Book.pdf (178 pgs) #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @bencwilson: Q8 What about proven technology called "biodiversity" - healthy environment = healthier animals & less AB. #agchat
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friendthefarmer: RT @JeffFowle: Heres the link http://bit.ly/6j1OrM (expand) AVMA and federation of animal science societieson prev ABs #agchat #agchat
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cowartandmore: via @Minkpuppy: Q9 USDA labs assign antibiotic, drug and pesticide testing to be conducted by field inspectors #agchat
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friendthefarmer: RT @rowfar: Q9 Milk is tested for AB at least 6 to 8 times before sold at store #agchat #agchat
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animalag: @JeffFowle @FarmerHaley @FairFoodFight Also of interest- AVMA & FASS response 2 Pew/PAMTA http://bit.ly/6CkVxw (expand) http://bit.ly/795oxA (expand) #agchat
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danielschel: RT @DCLiterate: As an aside, do independent farms band together to increase their political clout? If so, how? #agchat
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agchat: RT @cowartandmore: via @Minkpuppy: Q9 USDA labs assign antibiotic, drug and pesticide testing to be conducted by field inspectors #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: Wut abt "we use AB's 2 provide healthy food?" It's b/c they raise sick animals Some1 needs 2 question them! Tell us y they r sick.#agchat
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allenlivingston: @Minkpuppy Q9 what particlar sampling process is used in testing meat? is it named a certain test, can't remember from HACCP class #agchat
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cowartandmore: Every product used in food animals (antibiotics, dewormers, topical products) has a FDA stated withdrawal time for meat and milk. #agchat
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FarmerHaley: RT @animalag: Also of interest- AVMA & FASS response 2 Pew/PAMTA http://bit.ly/6CkVxw (expand) http://bit.ly/795oxA (expand) #agchat #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Q9 @Minkpuppy Yes, the number is very low. And though USDA is doing the testing, limits, etc. set by FDA #agchat
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JeffFowle: Q9 Chloramphenicol Rapid test for meat & milk http://bit.ly/8Jj5za (expand) #agchat
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caseymars20: RT @rowfar: Q9 Milk is tested for AB at least 6 to 8 times before sold. #agchat
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PeteAlexion: YES! RT @DebbieLB: Q9: even our 4-H calves R tested for residues when slaughtered! #agchat #agchat
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iTweetMeat: As per Fair's rules? RT @DebbieLB: Q9: even our 4-H calves R tested for residues when slaughtered! #agchat #agchat
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RayLinDairy: Q9 Every tanker of milk is tested b4 being unloaded at the plant if the load does not pass the screening test it is dumped. #agchat
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SteakPerfection: RT @iTweetMeat: Q9 @Minkpuppy Yes, the number is very low. And though USDA is doing the testing, limits, etc. set by FDA #agchat
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JeffFowle: Thank you. RT @Earthnik: @JeffFowle Well said! #agchat
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iTweetMeat: And some are "blacklisted" RT @Minkpuppy: q9 known and suspected violators are tested @ slaughter more often than others #agchat #agchat
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DebbieLB: RT @cowartandmore: Every product used in food animals(antibiotics, dewormers, topical products) has FDA withdrawal time 4 meat&milk. #agchat
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follownathan: Q9 Do #farmers prefer the extensive testing or would you prefer more time to get work done? I have heard mixed reactions #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: @ksfarmboy Q9 is considered adulterated & is destroyed #agchat
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cowartandmore: @ksfarmboy They get a visit from the area USDA veterinarian as to why/how this happened. #agchat
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agchat: Q10 via @TruffleMedia How important is it to the public to have antibiotic info on food labels? #agchat
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billrowekamp: Q9 Test used for AB in milk can detect 1 drop of Penicillin in olympic sized swimmimng pool of milk #agchat
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Minkpuppy: @allenlivingston for e. coli it's an N60 sample, also take swabs or excise tissue. think it's a STOP (SPOT) test--been awhile for me #agchat
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FarmerHaley: @ksfarmboy the product is disposed of and additional testing is done #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Q9 A simple yes/no method is just an ELISA, check for antibody presence #agchat
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Minkpuppy: @allenlivingston I haven't been in red meat slaughter in years--mostly processing these days and imports LOL! #agchat
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caseymars20: Treated cows' milk not sold to public either. RT @dairygoddess: Q9 All treated cows r milked seperately; milk placed in another tank #agchat
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FairFoodFight: @FarmerHaley Gotcha: AVMA for. AMA against, yes? #agchat
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cowartandmore: Q9 My dairy farm clients use on-farm testing of milk for antibiotics before it ever leaves their farm. #agchat
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elizgreene: As a consumer I do pay attention to labeling - but am learning now that some of it is simply marketing - and misleading #agchat
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bruceaking: RT @agchat: Q10 via @TruffleMedia How important is it to the public to have antibiotic info on food labels? #agchat #agchat
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Earthnik: @JeffFowle We may not agree on issues but at least we agree on civility. #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Q9 Some packers are VERY aggressive residues testers (esp those receiving cull cows since may have been sick before being shipped) #agchat
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bencwilson: Q9 @dairygoddess What happens to the separated milk then? #agchat
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CowsRmyLife: Q9 milk is perfect or it is pitched, never has any antibiotics, not possible because of multiple tests. #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q10 via @TruffleMedia How important is it to the public to have antibiotic info on food labels? #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: Read the gov regs or read my blog, I studied it. Q7: No way for consumer to know; free range, organic, etc. http://bit.ly/Ko7Xk (expand) #agchat
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FarmerHaley: Q10 - if you are not allowed to have antibiotics in food then whats the point of a label anyways? #agchat
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SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q10 via @TruffleMedia How important is it to the public to have antibiotic info on food labels? #agchat #agchat
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iTweetMeat: @DebbieLB Is it specific to show calves, tho? Or are 100% USPB cattle checked for AB residues? #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON: Q10 - how big will labels get? I really think we need info there to educate on health. #agchat
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caseymars20: RT @rowfar: Q9 Test used for AB in milk can detect 1 drop of Penicillin in olympic sized swimmimng pool of milk #agchat
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RayLinDairy: Q9 I also employ a on-farm test to check b4 a cows milk is put back into the on farm tank #agchat
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billrowekamp: Q9 Every load of milk is tested before unloaded at plant #agchat
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mpaynknoper: Exellent question.RT @FarmerHaley: Q10 - if you are not allowed to have antibiotics in food then whats the point of a label anyways? #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @bruceaking: RT @agchat: Q10 via @TruffleMedia How important is it to the public to have antibiotic info on food labels? #agchat
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bruceaking: Q10 What would you put on them? USDA tested free? #agchat
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DebbieLB: @iTweetMeat Nope not all USPB R tested...similar as all other meat, I assume. #agchat
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FarmerHaley: Q10 Public should be aware that FDA guidelines for use of AB is more stringent for animals than humans #agchat
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chicknafoxhole: RT @elizgreene: As consumer I pay attention 2 labeling - but am learning that some of it is simply marketing - & misleading #agchat #agchat
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DebbieLB: RT @bruceaking: Q10 What would you put on them? USDA tested free? #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: Q10: Who will enforce label compliance? is better question. Label means nothing unless its factual #agchat
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elizgreene: It would be nice to have some sort of labeling we could trust and understand #agchat
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cowartandmore: Q10 I think consumers want a balance. Humane treatment of animals and a safe product. #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Q10 An AB label? Bad idea IMO. Implies it's "in" the other unlabeled foods. #agchat
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JeffFowle: Amen. I appreciate it. RT @Earthnik: @JeffFowle We may not agree on issues but at least we agree on civility. #agchat
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mpaynknoper: Tis True. RT @CowsRmyLife: Q9 milk is perfect or it is pitched, never has any antibiotics, not possible because of multiple tests. #agchat
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jordan_craig: I Agree RT @FarmerHaley: Q10 - if you are not allowed to have antibiotics in food then whats the point of a label anyways? #agchat
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Minkpuppy: @bruceaking Q10 don't think my bosses would stick their necks out on that without some sort of program in place #agchat
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friendthefarmer: Q10. Question is how raised. Not AB or not AB. could be clear. #agchat
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RayLinDairy: Same for all of us RT @Fastline: Twitter is giving me some issues, timing out and such... Come on, Twitter! It's #agchat time.
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follownathan: @TruffleMedia Q7 I am a shameless self promoter :) My prob with marketing #food is that the demand is there. Why deceive? #agchat
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mpaynknoper: Q10 Sorry, but #food label more often marketing BS than reality. Talk to a #farmer if you want to know modern production practices. #agchat
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ricbradbury: It is important , transparency is key to earning consumer trust back . If they want AB free products they will fill that need #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Q10 @friendthefarmer Could it be argued that AB-free may be less humane (practical sense - though not in minds of end users) #agchat
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Minkpuppy: @friendthefarmer q10 right now, "raised without abs" is a production claim and we don't make the processor certify that #agchat
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FairFoodFight: @JeffFowle Thanks. Will read it. #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Bingo. So few realize that. RT @JeffFowle: AB info on labels is unnecessary, as prods dont have AB in them. #agchat #agchat
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SteakPerfection: Q10 IMO consumers want to know as much as the producer about what's in their steak #agchat
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TruffleMedia: #agchat Q10 Correct, if not in food, then should not be on label. But does public want to know if AB used or not?
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danielschel: RT @FarmerHaley: Q10 Public should be aware that FDA guidelines for use of AB is more stringent for animals than humans #agchat
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FairFoodFight: @animalag Thanks for links. Always eager to learn. #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: It's in my blog & a google search will be very enlightening RT @bruceaking: Explain to us what a factory farm is http://bit.ly/Ko7Xk (expand) #agchat
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iTweetMeat: @SteakPerfection That's the problem. It's not IN the steak. #agchat
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elizgreene: The problem is that some products are labeled AB free which makes us think everything else isn't. #agchat
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follownathan: @FairFoodFight @JeffFowle is a great #ag man and tweeter. If you have not already... please connect #profood #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON: RT @RayLinDairy: Q9 I also employ a on-farm test to check b4 a cows milk is put back into the on farm tank #agchat
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bencwilson: Q10 Reading labels is time consuming enough as it is! I want to read what IS in the food, not what isn't in the food. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: Q11: Yelling at twitter doesnt work #agchat
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DebbieLB: RT @iTweetMeat Q10 @friendthefarmer Could be argued that AB-free may b less humane (practical sense-though not in minds of end users #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Right RT @elizgreene: The problem is that some products are labeled AB free which makes us think everything else isn't. #agchat #agchat
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caseymars20: Q11 Go play in the dirt! My immune system needs it :) #agchat
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friendthefarmer: @iTweetMeat or some on list AB better. Give people ability to choose. Then organic producers don't spend time justifying higher $ #agchat
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DebbieLB: RT @KyFarmersMatter: Q11: Yelling at twitter doesnt work #agchat
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bruceaking: RT @elizgreene: The problem is that some products are labeled AB free which makes us think everything else isn't. #agchat #agchat
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farmconnect: Q11 Talk to your meat inspectors and vets, along with your farmers, you will learn something! #agchat
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jordan_craig: You summed it well!!! RT @KyFarmersMatter: Q11: Yelling at twitter doesnt work #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q11 (grand finale) What's the one executable idea you gained from tonight's discussion? #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON: Q11 - Find out more on the claim about Panera's ad. Need to figure out what's up with that - still in livestock/meat learning mode #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: & us consumers? We're the 1's who should matter RT @agchat: Incredible talent in #agchat, farmers, vets, faculty members, chefs. #agchat
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JeffFowle: Humbled. RT @follownathan: @FairFoodFight @JeffFowle is a great #ag man & tweeter. If you havent already... please connect #profood #agchat
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PeteAlexion: I haven't seen most of the Qs tonight #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @farmconnect: Q11 Talk to your meat inspectors and vets, along with your farmers, you will learn something! #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Q11 Keep educating about ABs and other production issues that we dismiss as simple/easy/common knowledge. #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: RT @agchat: Therein lies the issue! RT@elizgreene Prob is som prods Rlabeled AB free which makes us think erything else isnt #agchat #agchat
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DebbieLB: RT @JPlovesCOTTON: Q11 - Find out more on the claim about Panera's ad. Need to figure out what's up with that. #agchat
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mpaynknoper: And I even sent a note to Twitter gods in advance asking for them to be nice. RT @KyFarmersMatter Q11 Yelling at twitter doesnt work #agchat
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follownathan: @agchat per Q11 RE @KyFarmersMatter I'd B interested in a web based surveillance cam on CAFOS #agchat wld prob erase alot of debate #agchat
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billrowekamp: RT @iTweetMeat: Q11 Keep educating about ABs and other production issues that we dismiss as simple/easy/common knowledge. #agchat #agchat
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RayLinDairy: Tinkerbell! RT @follownathan: @FairFoodFight @JeffFowle is a great #ag man & tweeter. If U have not already... plz connect #profood #agchat
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FarmerHaley: Q11 need to help consumers understand the use of antibiotics use in food animals #agchat
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agchat: True for all in #ag! RT @Minkpuppy: Q11 better, truthful information needs to get out to the consumers #agchat #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: @farmconnect Q11: more productive 2speak 2ur slaughter/processor than ur inspector. Thy wont talk 2 you : ) #agchat
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DebbieLB: AND to legislators & Gov't! RT @Minkpuppy: Q11 better, truthful information needs to get out to the consumers #agchat
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elizgreene: We are hungry for that too! RT @Minkpuppy: Q11 better, truthful information needs to get out to the consumers #agchat #agchat
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ksgraintrader: Overnight grain trade: Corn seeing follow through selling down .12 or 3%, Soybeans down .03 or .3%, Wheat down .05 or .5% #agchat -
yourlocalfoods: Q11, I will be continuing to percolate my thoughts. OK on AB usage for illness, don't like subtherapeutic, don't like off label #agchat
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TruffleMedia: @follownathan Would anyone buy a steak if not well pictured even though I can't cook it like that? Q7 #agchat :)
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animalag: Exactly. RT @FarmerHaley: Q11 need to help consumers understand the use of antibiotics in food animals #agchat
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SteakPerfection: RT @mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q11 (grand finale) What's the one executable idea you gained from tonight's discussion? #agchat #agchat
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RayLinDairy: Gr8 conversation and community on #agchat tonight have to run to get some #foodporn at #AFBF10 #agchat
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JeffFowle: It was an enjoyable experience to tweet up w/ @RayLinDairy & @FarmerHaley tonight. #agchat
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allenlivingston: @Minkpuppy do many government inspectors belong to AMI or other similar trade groups? #agchat
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mpaynknoper: Q11 Keep educating #farmers on the need for #agvocacy to educate #food consumers regardless of issue. #agchat
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JeffFowle: RT @FarmerHaley: Q11 need to help consumers understand the use of antibiotics use in food animals #agchat
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follownathan: @FarmerHaley Q11 Sometimes the consumers need to educate themselves and go from there #agchat
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Minkpuppy: I Do! :-( RT @KyFarmersMatter Q11: more productive 2speak 2ur slaughter/processor than ur inspector.Thy wont talk 2 you : ) #agchat #agchat
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FarmerHaley: need to sign out all, great info on the chat tonight! #agchat
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organicnymilk1: Q11 Consumers have rights & choices, but in the end all farmers must be good stewards. Science isnt always good for us, or our food. #agchat
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bruceaking: @CulinaryHatchet You are correct, it is the consumer who matters!. Thank you!! #agchat
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danielschel: Q11 Educate friends and family that No AB Labels don't mean the other products are loaded with AB because of FDA and Vet oversight. #agchat
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TruffleMedia: @follownathan Q7 #agchat :) all marketing has an element of misdirection because things need to be prettied up to get people to buy it.
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RayLinDairy: Please remember to connect with farmers at @farm2u and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/food2u #agchat
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allenlivingston: Q11 We have to educate consumers and politicans - especially their staffers, so call your politican's office and build relationship #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: Yes! And how much petroleum it takes 2 get it 2 your plate! Q10 How important is it 2 the public 2 have antibiotic info on labels? #agchat
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JeffFowle: RT @iTweetMeat: Q11 Keep educating about ABs and other production issues that we dismiss as simple/easy/common knowledge. #agchat
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Minkpuppy: @allenlivingston That's a good question, I don't know any personally but i'm sure there's a few in the closet so to speak #agchat
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PeteAlexion: RT @jrfarms: City folk seem to forget that farmers are consumers as well. #agchat #agchat
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agchat: Thanks to @kansfarmer, @markskiosk & @trufflemedia, #agchat now has archives & resource page, http://michelepaynknoper.com/agchat.html
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bencwilson: Q11 Will read more about AB use in animal feed and continue sharing/discussing with friends. #agchat
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bruceaking: Q11 We all work for our boss, the consumer. You know that bod you have a work that needs managed, not his fault we gotta manage it #agchat
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DebbieLB: Official/unofficial tweetup at #ncba10 in planning stages...stay tuned for details! @NateJaeger is organizing! #agchat
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SteakPerfection: RT @KyFarmersMatter: @farmconnect Q11: more productive 2speak 2ur slaughter/processor than ur inspector. Thy wont talk 2 you : ) #agchat
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iTweetMeat: @allenlivingston RE: membership. No, but groups like AMI/EMPA/NMA often have FSIS at meetings to talk about their latest "position" #agchat
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iTweetMeat: RT @DebbieLB: Official/unofficial tweetup at #ncba10 in planning stages...stay tuned for details! @NateJaeger is organizing! #agchat #agchat
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JPlovesCOTTON: PITCH -- I posted some video from the #AFBF10 on my blog -- see & hear some of our tweeps http://jplovescotton.wordpress.com/ #agchat
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cowartandmore: Please keep the Florida produce growers in your thoughts and prayers. They have had a tough 10 days. #thankafarmer #agchat
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agchat: This archiving is still rough & the page isn't perfect, but it's in beta. Hope you use it, http://michelepaynknoper.com/agchat.html #agchat
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JeffFowle: @RayLinDairy, @FarmerHaley & I are making like pumpkins. Thanks @AFBFMace for use of room. #agchat
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RayLinDairy: It rocked! RT @JeffFowle: It was an enjoyable experience to tweet up w/ @RayLinDairy & @FarmerHaley tonight. #agchat
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bruceaking: RT @jrfarms: City folk seem to forget that farmers are consumers as well. #agchat We are all just people! Lets learn 2gether! #agchat
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animalag: We responded 2 the recent AP article about antibiotics in ag- please check out, share, ask ?'s... http://bit.ly/4MJlHQ (expand) #agchat
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follownathan: @cowartandmore Would love to check em out and share. Transparency and education is the key to bridge gaps #agchat
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iTweetMeat: @KyFarmersMatter Ditto the "source" idea, that inspectors and most vets very much do different jobs, and one shouldn't speak 4 other #agchat
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mpaynknoper: This week I added an #ag & SM page on my blog. Check it out at http://bit.ly/6AQP4i (expand) and share w/others. #agchat
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chicknafoxhole: Ag tweeps I've met are acutely aware of consumers of their products. They include their children, their parents & themselves. #agchat
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RayLinDairy: & @simmyfarmgirl 2RT @JeffFowle: @RayLinDairy, @FarmerHaley & I are making like pumpkins. Thanks @AFBFMace for use of room. #agchat
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cowartandmore: RT @agchat Thnks to @kansfarmer @markskiosk @trufflemedia #agchat has archives/resource pg http://michelepaynknoper.com/agchat.html #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: And apparently not on food production transparency RT @Earthnik: @JeffFowle We may not agree on issues but we agree on civility #agchat
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DebbieLB: RT @bruceaking: RT @jrfarms: City folk seem to forget that farmers are consumers as well. We are all people! Lets learn 2gether! #agchat
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RayLinDairy: RT @JeffFowle: @RayLinDairy, @FarmerHaley & I are making like pumpkins. Thanks @AFBFMace for use of room. #agchat #afbf10
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friendthefarmer: @kmrivard city folk may not appreciate the work that goes into farming. Choices made. We can all help there. #agchat
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bencwilson: FarmOn.com has a great forum for discussing ag issues. Go to http://www.farmon.com/community and click "forum" #agchat
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elizgreene: Please do - we'll listen RT @PutnamAg: Q11 Uneducated consumers are easy prey - Always need to be reaching out to consumers. #agchat #agchat
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mpaynknoper: RT @bruceaking: RT @jrfarms: City folk seem to forget farmers are consumers as well. We're all just people! Lets learn 2gether! #agchat
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yourlocalfoods: Poll up, http://bit.ly/5NrHLF (expand) to look at farming coming into 2010 after talk of economic pressures. Welcome participation. Thx. #agchat
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cowartandmore: Thanks to @mpaynknoper for moderating another great night of #agchat
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DebbieLB: RT @chicknafoxhole: Ag tweeps R acutely aware of consumers of their products. They R their children, their parents & themselves. #agchat
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iTweetMeat: I blog abt meat (http://meatisneat.wordpress.com), working to clarify issues/questions. Foresee writeup on inspection processes... #agchat
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chicknafoxhole: RT @cowartandmore: Thanks to @mpaynknoper for moderating another great night of #agchat #agchat
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KyFarmersMatter: RT @agchat: RT @PutnamAg: Q11 Uneducated consumers Reasy prey 2agenda driven scare tactics. Always need 2breaching out 2 consumers. #agchat
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kmrivard: @friendthefarmer Very true. Going to school in the suburbs has taught me wonders about who little ppl know about rural life/farming. #agchat
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bencwilson: Interested in #meat and #steak? Read my blog about food, farming, cooking... http://www.bashawben.wordpress.com #agchat
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SteakPerfection: ditto RT @cowartandmore: Thanks to @mpaynknoper for moderating another great night of #agchat #agchat
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mpaynknoper: Today's launch of #agchat archive/resource page has been something I've waited 6 months for. Still rough, but usable. http://bit.ly/6E4gSl (expand)
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TruffleMedia: @agchat thanks again for bringing us all together this evening :) #agchat
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chicknafoxhole: RT @DebbieLB: Talk to your legislators...don't just talk to each other! #agchat #agchat
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nycUlla: RT @farmconnect: http://www.farmconnect.net is brand new, and needs your voices. #agchat
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kmrivard: RT @SteakPerfection: ditto RT @cowartandmore: Thanks to @mpaynknoper for moderating another great night of #agchat #agchat
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agchat: And that's a wrap. THANK YOU SO MUCH for hanging in there during an ugly Twitter session. Great convo tonight, another #twitterfail. #agchat
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Earthnik: @elizgreene @PutnamAg If consumers 'education' leads them in another direction from conventional farming methods, are they educated? #agchat
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bruceaking: Thanks Tweeps!! Yall Rock! and As @BigKennyTV says, Love Everyone #agchat
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allenlivingston: Had a blast, thanks everyone!! #agchat
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follownathan: Shameless plug: 4 more info abt me, my book, vlog & pics from my farm 2 farm journey please visit my website http://bit.ly/DmHUl (expand) #agchat
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jordan_craig: I had a great chat for it to be my first time. Thanks! #agchat
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PutnamAg: mega ditto RT @SteakPerfection: ditto RT @cowartandmore: Thanks to @mpaynknoper for moderating #agchat
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Minkpuppy: @iTweetMeat Please do! Inspection processes are often misunderstood and mysterious to the consumers #agchat
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PeteAlexion: night folks ... gotta go feed my hairy beasts on hooves #agchat
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FairFoodFight: @JeffFowle What's your take on AMA's position? #agchat
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iTweetMeat: Appreciative of @mpaynknoper and all you other #agchat tweeps who stuck it out this evening until tech issues subsided! #agchat
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CulinaryHatchet: Under gov organic regs, u r allowed RT @FarmerHaley: Q10 - if you are not allowed to have antibiotics in food then whats the point? #agchat
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allenlivingston: http://theworldofagriculture.blogspot.com/ - behind on my posts, but take a look, thanks again! #agchat
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