Sometimes farm animals get sick, just like people. When that happens, farmers consult with their veterinarians to determine the best treatment options. Farmers are also collaborating with researchers to develop natural alternatives to antibiotics.

“When our animals get sick, we need to be able to treat them. That’s not a good quality of life for that animal if they are living with an illness and we can’t treat it,” says Dr. Kristen Clark, a veterinarian and director of the Minnesota One Health Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative at the University of Minnesota.

If a farm animal gets sick and needs antibiotics,...