Lecture 10 Flashcards
What are veterinary pharmaceuticals used for?
Veterinary pharmaceuticals are used to treat, control, and prevent diseases in animals, maintain their health, and prevent the spread of disease within herds or flocks, particularly in farm settings.
How did the development of the agro-industry impact veterinary pharmaceuticals?
The agro-industry’s development in the 1960s led to the widespread use of drugs to ensure the safety of animal products from microbial contamination.
What is the role of antibiotics in animal health?
Antibiotics treat bacterial infections in animals and reduce pathogenic bacteria in the food supply.
What is antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and what causes it?
AMR occurs when bacteria are no longer inhibited by antibiotics. It can result from the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, allowing bacteria to exchange resistance genes or develop mutations.
How does the use of antibiotics in livestock contribute to AMR?
High use of antibiotics in livestock contributes to the emergence and spread of AMR from animals to humans.
What are alternatives to antibiotics in livestock production?
Alternatives include vaccines, bacteriophages, and symbiotic supplements.
How does organic farming approach antibiotic use?
Organic farming restricts antibiotic use to clinical cases where no other remedy would be effective.
