Antibiotics In Livestock

Antibiotics In Livestock examines the critical link between antibiotic use in animal agriculture and the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The book delves into how the routine use of antibiotics in livestock, initially for therapeutic purposes but now often for growth promotion, contributes to the rise of drug-resistant bacteria, endangering both animal and human health. One notable insight is the tracing of resistance genes across species, revealing direct connections betwe...