Gives a higher administration of antibiotics a better herd performance in dairy cattle?

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The reduction in antibiotic use is an important topic in the Netherlands in the last years. The use of antibiotics in dairy cattle is better monitored and the farmers and practicing veterinarians are more aware of the importance of the reduction. This study shows the relation between the use of antibiotics and several herd performance indicators.

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herd performance indicators; antibiotic use; aDD/aY

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