Thank you for the question.
I'm a large-animal veterinarian, although I come from the city, so I can relate to your position.
First of all, there are many types of antimicrobials that are available or at the disposal of veterinarians and producers. If the first line of treatment does not work, there are options for second line and third line treatments. There are times where, due to the nature of the disease or the severity of the outbreak, some animals will be lost. Access to the antimicrobials, for both the veterinarian and the producers, is what we are trying to ensure. We're also trying to ensure that the first line, second line, and third line antimicrobials remain effective now and into the future. With misuse and overuse, they're going to find themselves with fewer options. We'd like to keep all of those options open for their animal welfare and their production systems. These are the family farms, and they need those treatment options.