Necessary Usage of Antibiotics in Animals

Abstract

Animals could become sick at any time of their lives, just like all people exposed. Many of the antibiotics administered to animals are identical to or closely drugs used in human. All animal species in general and food-producing animals, in particular, are commonly exposed to antibiotics to treat and prevent infectious diseases or to promote growth. Antibiotics would not be necessary if animals were raised differently under good veterinary and husbandry practices that were less crowded and more sanitary. The proper and responsible use of antibiotics in veterinary medicine mandate an active cooperation between all the interested parties involved in livestock production cycles. All parties are invited to act together to ensure the ultimate goals of maintaining the efficacy and safety of veterinary antibiotics and complying the established maximum residue limits (MRLs) of the products of animal origin intended for human consumption. Antibiotics as hazardous substances should be applied and directed during the different steps starting from prescription until ensuring the withdrawal period under the supervision of professionals and veterinarians. Practices indicated that there is a need to improve sensitivity testing services and facilities before prescribing the proper antibiotic.

Prevalence of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infections among Hospitalized Wound Patients from Selected Tertiary Hospitals within Enugu Metropolis

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Incidence, stability and risk assessment for sulfonamides and tetracyclines in aqua-cultured Nile Tilapia fish of Egypt

“…These antimicrobial residues if present in concentrations above the established maximum residue limits, or if used without appropriate authorization based on scientific assessment of the benefit and risk of the treatment, can present a hazard in products from aquaculture [ 9 ]. In this regard, antibiotics, as hazardous materials, should be applied under the directions of professionals in farms to ensure their withdrawal to the safe limits [ 10 ]. Additionally, strict legislations should be implemented to minimize the misuse of antibiotics [ 11 ].…”