Do we know what we are doing?

Reducing antibiotic use is at the top of many people’s agenda, not only because of growing concerns that bacteria will become increasingly resistant to almost any antibiotic ever discovered, but also because both humans and animals will need to rely on the possibility of treatment in the future. EXPERT Reduction is a worthwhile endeavour, yet reduction per se is not the way forward. When disease issues arise, treatment has to be possible to prevent a severe negative impact on animal welf