Part VI. Antibiotic management and resistance in livestock production

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Henton, Marijke M.
Eagar, Hayley Anne
Swan, Gerry E.
Van Vuuren, Moritz

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Health and Medical Publishing Group

Abstract

The antibiotic use and levels of antibiotic resistance found in animal populations in South Africa are reviewed: firstly, the framework for antibiotic management in livestock production; secondly, patterns of consumption by sector and application; and thirdly, what is known about bacterial resistance rates. The bacteria discussed are pathogenic to animals, zoonotic organisms and commensal bacteria.

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Agricultural animals, Growth promotion, Antibiotic (antimicrobial) resistance

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Henton, MM, Eagar, HA, Swan, GE & Van Vuuren, M 2011, 'Part VI. Antibiotic management and resistance in livestock production', South African Medical Journal, vol. 101, no. 8, pp. 583-586.