Project Snapshot
Prevention of Transmission Pillar
Economics of Reduced AMU in Swine and Beef Cattle
Principal Investigator: Ellen Goddard, PhD, MSc, BSc
Co-Investigator(s): Xiaoli Fan, PhD, MSc, BA
The Aim
The focus of this projects is studying the economic implications of optimal use of antimicrobials in swine and beef production in Alberta.
Why is This Important?
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In Canada currently, 80% of antibiotic use is in livestock. We need to understand what the implications of current and potential future responses to regulations on livestock antibiotic use are likely to be in order to reduce the barrier to the adoption of these new restrictions. |
Outcomes
Livestock producers will actively participate in reducing their antimicrobial use, potentially reducing AMR in Alberta.
Research Questions
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Our Approach
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We will use surveys and interviews to collect data from decision makers in the swine and beef supply chains (farmers, processors, and consumers) about their response to new and potential future AMU restrictions. We will then use models to understand how the regulations and behavioural responses impact farm level outcomes as well as to understand the effects of farm level AMU decisions on domestic and international market outcomes. |