Wikipedia an·ti·bi·ot·ic (ăn′tĭ-bī-ŏt′ĭk, ăn′tī-) n. A substance, such as penicillin or erythromycin, produced by or derived from certain microorganisms, including fungi and bacteria, that can destroy or inhibit the growth of other microorganisms, especially bacteria. An...
Nonmedical Use Antibiotics have found wide nonmedical use. Some are used in animal husbandry, along with vitamin B12, to enhance the weight gain of livestock. Some authorities believe the addition of antibiotics to animal feeds is dangerous because continuous low exposure to the antibiotic can sens...
Specific measures include diagnostic laboratory examinations, inoculations, worming, seroprophylaxis, the use of drugs and antibiotics, and proclamation of quarantines. Of great importance, owing to the intensification of livestock raising and the establishment of large industrial-type farms, are methods...
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Antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) have accelerated microbial threats to human health in the last decade. Many genes can confer resistance, but evaluating the relative health risks of ARGs is complex. Factors such as the abundance, propensity for lateral
According to them, there is a need to handle the threat of antibiotic resistance and urged for taking actions in order to ensure antimicrobial resistance is dealt with firmly in human, livestock and crops. Health experts for behaviour change in antibiotic use, prescription An example of how antib...