Henton, Marijke M.Eagar, Hayley AnneSwan, Gerry E.Van Vuuren, Moritz2011-10-242011-10-242011-08Henton, 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. 583-586.2078-5135 (online)0256-9574 (print)70045726257102127047I-7222-2013 N-9080-2014http://hdl.handle.net/2263/17464The 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.enHealth and Medical Publishing GroupAgricultural animalsGrowth promotionAntibiotic (antimicrobial) resistanceAntibioticsLivestock productivityDrug resistance in microorganismsArticle