Global trends in antimicrobial use in food animals

Demand for animal protein for human consumption is rising globally at an unprecedented rate. Modern animal production practices are associated with regular use of antimicrobials, potentially increasing selection pressure on bacteria to become resistant. Despite the significant potential consequences...

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Main Authors: Boeckel, Thomas P. van, Brower, C., Gilbert, M., Grenfell, B.T., Levin, S.A., Robinson, Timothy P., Teillant, A., Laxminarayan, R.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: National Academy of Sciences 2015
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/59811

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