Abstract
AbstractBecause the use of antibiotics in livestock production may lead to increased emergence and spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, it is a cause for concern and requires deeper understanding in order to control and prevent the dissemination of resistance. This chapter aims to provide a summary of the global use of antibiotics in the livestock industry, and of the possible dissemination routes of antibiotic resistance from livestock-production operations into the environment. Scientific evidence will be provided to support claims that antibiotic use in livestock production has adversely affected the environment. Lastly, the chapter provides an outlook on the potential health impact and the current knowledge gaps that need to be addressed to tackle this global problem.
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