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Veterinary Compounds

Antibiotics and hormones are commonly used in animal production. What is their potential impact and role in development of antibiotic resistance? This is the first in a two-part series on this topic Go to Part 2. The presenters for this webcast are: David Norris, University of Colorado; Paul Ebner, Purdue University; and Amy Pruden, Colorado State University. This presentation was originally broadcast on March 28, 2008. More...

Video Segments and Power Point Slides

Click on the links below to view the video segments. If you have difficulties please see our webcast troubleshooting page.

• Antibiotic and Hormone Use in Livestock Production - Ebner (11 minutes) | Power Point Slides
• Impact of Trace Chemicals (Hormones) in the Environment - Norris (14 minutes). To view this segment click on the link and drag the time slider (at the bottom of the screen) to 16:50. View Presentation | Power Point Slides.
• Human and Environmental Impacts of Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance - Pruden (20 minutes). To view this segment, drag the time slider (at the bottom of the screen) to 31:20. Streamed Video | Power Point Slides Note: there is a brief section at the end of her presentation (approx 1 minute) where audio from another section plays simultaneously.
• Question and Answer Segment - (10 minutes). To view this segment, drag the time slider (at the bottom of the screen) to 54:00. View Presentation. Note: Some of the audio plays out of sequence in this section.

Continuing Education Units

Certified Crop Advisers (CCA)

CCAs an receive 1 CEU (soil and water management) by viewing the entire presentation and taking the Quiz
Visit the CCA continuing education page for additional CEU opportunities.
Note: The CCA program charges a fee to administer CEUs.

American Registry of Professional Animal Scientists (ARPAS)

ARPAS members can receive 1 CEU by viewing then webcast and then contacting ARPAS headquarters. Visit the ARPAS continuing education page for additional CEU opportunities.

Additional Resource and Links

• Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products. This EPA website incorporates commonly asked questions about pharmaceuticals in the environment, and research bibliographies.
• Veterinary Medicines in the Environment. This U.S. Geological Survey website addresses the state of knowledge about veterinary medicines in the environment.
• e-hormone. Your gateway to the environment and hormones.