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Antimicrobial use in pets over 60 years - what's next?
By Guardabassi, Luca·Published in The Veterinary record·2013·Department of Veterinary Disease Biology·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Sixty years of antimicrobial use in animals: what is next?
Plain-English summary
This article looks back at how antibiotics have been used in animals over the past sixty years and discusses the risks that come with antibiotic resistance, which can affect both animals and humans. The author, Luca Guardabassi, shares his thoughts on the current dangers of antibiotic resistance and suggests ways we might address these issues in the future. The piece serves as a reflection on the history of antibiotic use and a call to action for better practices moving forward.
Abstract
This, the last in our series of feature articles celebrating 125 years of Veterinary Record, aims to provide an overview of antimicrobial use in animals. Starting with a journey through the history of antimicrobial use in animals, Luca Guardabassi gives his opinion on the current zoonotic risks associated with antimicrobial resistance and on how these risks might be tackled in the years to come.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24362804/