The dramatic increase of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in farm animals is not only a challenge for livestock production but also a threat to global health. There is a general understanding that the growing use of antibiotics in livestock production has been contributing to the dramatic increase of AMR.
The study traces the development and mechanisms of AMR in modern farming systems, arguing that more awareness, closer surveillance, and optimization in the use of antibiotics will be necessary to halt the rise of AMR in humans, animals, and the environment.
Author: Thomas Blaha
