Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Antimicrobial resistance and small ruminant veterinary practice.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Food animal practice
- Year:
- 2011
- Authors:
- Scott, Lisa C & Menzies, Paula I
- Affiliation:
- Population Medicine Department · Canada
Abstract
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is recognized as an emerging issue in the practice of veterinary medicine. Although little surveillance and research has been completed on the prevalence of AMR and associated risk factors in small ruminants, evidence of AMR is present in many countries. Furthermore, antimicrobial use (AMU) practices in sheep have been shown to be associated with increased resistance, highlighting the issue of prudent use of these drugs in many countries. Furthermore, AMU practices in sheep have been shown to be associated with increased resistance, highlighting the issue of prudent use of these drugs.
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