Fan Favorite Episode (Ep135) Antibiotic Use and Misuse with Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo

The Misuse and Abuse of Antibiotics, and their
Consequences – The question I have for you, are you
using Medications, Antibiotics and Vaccinations Properly?


Our Special Guest is Dr. Rodrigo Gallardo a Poultry Veterinarian,
from UC Davis is here to address this very important and
controversial subject. 


We all know how beneficial antibiotics and vaccinations can be.
If used properly, and for the right reasons, these medical
miracles can accomplish great things. However, many are using
these so-called miracle drugs as an end all or fix all to all
their medical and disease related problems. 


They see a sniffle or sneeze, and they immediately shoot a half
cc of Tylan 200 into the breast, and believe they are good to go.
Instead of giving their birds a proper treatment plan, one that
is accurately diagnosed, they rely on old wives’ tales, such as -
“At the first signs of sickness, inject them with antibiotics,
and to make sure they never get sick, vaccinate the entire flock
for every known disease.” What’s their overall plan? To use the
shotgun approach by over medicating. But truth be told, they are
creating a bigger mess than they realize. One that is going to
affect them and their chickens later down the road. 


Today, we are talking with Poultry Veterinarian, Dr. Rodrigo
Gallardo about the use and misuse of Antibiotics and
Vaccinations, and the consequences of these practices. 


We’re also going to talk about how to use them properly, and when
to avoid them. It is my hope that you will gain a greater
understanding of their uses, and the consequences of doing it
wrong.