What can people do to reduce problems of antibiotic resistance?
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agchat:
Q6 is now up, Q5 closed. Thanks for the great participation tonight. Hope the tempo is about right to allow for convo, not be slow. #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q6 Follow instructions carefully on how to handle and administer antibiotics. #agchat
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Minkpuppy:
Q6 stop using antibiotics everytime u get the sniffles for one! #agchat
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cowartandmore:
Q6 Don't insist to your physician that you need antibiotics for a runny nose! #agchat
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jrfarms:
Q6 More judicious use of antibiotics by physicians. Bigger problem there than with ag. #agchat
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bgfarmboy:
Q6 Use AB's for treatment of illness or infection, not preventative for healthy animals. #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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CowsRmyLife:
Q6 People can use antibiotics responsibly themselves ie finish thier prescribed dose #agchat
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FarmerHaley:
Q6 use less antimicrobrial handcleaners and follow the labels on their prescriptions #agchat
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sollmana:
Q6: Manage as many other factors as possible (environment, nutrition, etc) to reduce AB usage #agchat
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PutnamAg:
Q6 My doictor tells me people need exposure to dirt, germs etc to build up more resistance and be stronger against potential disease #agchat
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kmrivard:
#agchat Q6 Education. Understanding can make all the difference. Create strong sources for info so consumers get the right info first.
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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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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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DebbieLB:
Q6: when u r prescribed an AB, take it as prescribed and finish the dose...don't stop taking when you feel better. #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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Minkpuppy:
Q6 let your kids play in the dirt and stop sanitizing everything. #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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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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sollmana:
Q6: Try to not use exact same AB over & over again-frequent use leads to just needing more to accomplish same treatment--Bio 101 #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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LanaCOlson:
Q6: Work with your veterinarian! Develop protocols for your own farm. #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q6 I think humans misuse/overuse AB, not taking for the prescribed time, help builds resistance. Disinfectants also play a role. #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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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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bencwilson:
Q6 Build stronger immune system with healthy eating and lifestyle! #agchat
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cow_vet:
Q6 I feel a lot more of the problem is due to overuse in people by MD. I know I was on ab A LOT as a child. Need to cut down! #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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ksfarmboy:
Q6 Humans live in a clean invironment and have a naive immune system #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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follownathan:
Q6 People just need to toughen up, quit taking pills and buying into the propaganda like Gma did :) #agchat
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agchat:
Phew, it's been a wild night. Q6 is now closed, Q7 is up and your moderator needs wine to get over techno frustration! #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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yourlocalfoods:
Q6 sleep, exercise, nutrition, regular soap. Antibiotics once every 100 years :) (hopefully) #agchat
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ksfarmboy:
Q6 My kids have rarely been on AB. Our ped doesn't prescribe unless needed. Lots of breathing treatments though #agchat
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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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agchat: Q6 (via @cowartandmore) What can people do to reduce problems of antibiotic resistance? #agchat
SteakPerfection: RT @agchat: Q6 (via @cowartandmore) What can people do to reduce problems of antibiotic resistance? #agchat #agchat
cowartandmore: Q6 Follow instructions carefully on how to handle and administer antibiotics. #agchat
mpaynknoper: RT @agchat: Q6 (via @cowartandmore) What can people do to reduce problems of antibiotic resistance? #agchat
bruceaking: Q6 Proper dose and timing regimen, Propoer diagnosis. Stop MD's from giving them out like candy #agchat
CowsRmyLife: Q6 People can use antibiotics responsibly themselves ie finish thier prescribed dose #agchat
FarmerHaley: Q6 use less antimicrobrial handcleaners and follow the labels on their prescriptions #agchat
iTweetMeat: Q6 Don't flush pills. #agchat
JeffFowle: RT @Minkpuppy: Q6 stop using antibiotics everytime u get the sniffles for one! #agchat
JPlovesCOTTON: Q6 -- I think as a culture we over rely on quick fixes. Everytime you get a sniffle don't ask for antibiotics. #agchat
caseymars20: Q6 Use ABs only as needed and follow label for use...which means finishing the prescription the doc gives. #agchat
teresaroof: Q6 by using them only when needed and under vet guidance #agchat
cow_vet: RT @Minkpuppy: Q6 stop using antibiotics everytime u get the sniffles for one! #agchat
billrowekamp: Q6 Follow recommended length of treatment time and dosage #agchat
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
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
yourlocalfoods: Q6 I don't know the science backup, but I avoid anti-bacterial household products. & sometimes "regular" is so hard to find. #agchat
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
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
LanaCOlson: Q6: Work with your veterinarian! Develop protocols for your own farm. #agchat
friendthefarmer: RT @mpaynknoper: Q6 Eat better, stop freaking out on germs, don't take an antibiotic for common cold & take responsibility! #agchat #agchat
farmconnect: Q6 Only use when needed for people or animals, follow labels and doc/vet advice #agchat
TruffleMedia: RT @mpaynknoper Q6 Eat better, stop freaking out about germs, don't take an antibiotic for common cold & take responsibility! #agchat :)
follownathan: Q6 People just need to toughen up, quit taking pills and buying into the propaganda like Gma did :) #agchat
chicknafoxhole: Q6 Studies show kids who play in dirt & have pets have fewer allergies & don't get sick as much. #agchat
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
CulinaryHatchet: Q6: Much more use of AB's in Factory Farm #FF animals than humans #agchat
danielschel: Q6 Do Producers need the equivalent of a prescription from a vet to administer antibiotics? #agchat @cownutritionist @cow_vet
Fastline: Yes!!!!! RT @Minkpuppy: Q6 let your kids play in the dirt and stop sanitizing everything. #agchat (via @kmrivard)
cownutritionist: RT @chicknafoxhole: Q6 Studies show kids who play in dirt & have pets have fewer allergies & don't get sick as much. #agchat
