Do you know how your dairy farm's antibiotic usage compares to others? Antibiotics are crucial for promoting animal health and welfare, but it can be challenging to understand where you stand compared to peers. That's where the Antibiotic Usage Benchmark Tool comes in!
Our secure and confidential online tool downloads and validates existing herd records to summarize herd-level antibiotic usage for adult cows and pre-weaned calves. With easy-to-follow instructions, fact sheets, and short video tutorials, you can start understanding antibiotic usage on your farm.
If you need assistance or have questions about the Benchmark tool, please email CVM.BenchmarkHelp@msu.edu
Why should I measure antibiotic usage?
Antibiotics play a crucial role in treating bacterial diseases and ensuring animal welfare. However, their usage varies among farms, emphasizing the need for measurement to facilitate effective management and optimization strategies. By utilizing cow treatment electronic records, veterinarians and producers can measure and compare antibiotic usage. The Antibiotic Usage Benchmark Tool offers a user-friendly solution, allowing dairy farmers to measure antibiotic usage in just three simple steps. We invite you to learn more and use the Antibiotic Usage Benchmark Tool!
How to get started with the Antibiotic Usage Benchmark Tool
Get started with the Antibiotic Usage Benchmark Tool! Learn how to create an account and navigate through the different tabs available in the tool. When you're ready, begin measuring antibiotic usage on your farm.
How to answer the initial questions on the antibiotic usage benchmark tool
Answer the initial questions regarding the dairy management system you use, the age group you wish to analyze, and the relevant farm information. Remember, the tool is secure, and only you, as the user, have access to your own information.
