Antimicrobial resistance in farm animals: Origins, mechanisms, avoidance, implications

Lees, P and Potter, T (2011) Antimicrobial resistance in farm animals: Origins, mechanisms, avoidance, implications Journal of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, 172.

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Abstract

The use of antimicrobial drugs (AMDs) in farm animal medicine is both necessary and justified on welfare and economic grounds. However, antimicrobial resistance in microorganisms colonising farm animal species is a growing problem, despite encouragement to use these drugs in a prudent manner. At this time, evidence of the link between the use of medicines in farm animals and the emergence of resistance in human microorganisms remains limited. Nevertheless, we must continue to strive to achieve rational use and optimisation of dosage regimens of AMDs to maintain their effectiveness and thereby ensure animal welfare.

Item Type:	Article
Authors :	Name Email ORCID Lees, P Potter, T timothy.potter@surrey.ac.uk
Date :	1 December 2011
Depositing User :	Symplectic Elements
Date Deposited :	17 May 2017 10:25
Last Modified :	17 May 2017 10:25
URI:	http://epubs.surrey.ac.uk/id/eprint/827742

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