John Thomas
Thomas Veterinary Services, USA
Biography
Thomas graduated in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Sydney in 1975. After practicing in several countries he established a cattle practice in SW Kansas. His primary focus is dealing with so-called “high-risk animals”. He usually sees between 60-70000 of these type of cattle a year with morbidity varying between 10-50% and without antimicrobial intervention mortality can approach 30-60% - creating not only a health issue but an economic one too. He has also consulted to three Pharmaceutical Companies in regards to antimicrobial use in beef cattle as well as performing field evaluations for such drugs.
Abstract
Abstract : Antibiotic resistant, misuse, treatment failures or just plain professional ignorance