It's well-known that antibiotic use is higher in conditions of intensive agriculture. However, it's also well-known that there are many excellent managers who are able to raise animals in confined conditions and intense conditions with minimal use of antibiotics through good husbandry practices, good hygiene, good health management, and good biosecurity. The techniques are available. There is the use of vaccines and other products that are available. I don't think we're going to get away from intensive agriculture, but we do need to encourage people to use good production practices.
On November 9th, 2017. See this statement in context.