A recent CDC report that listed the most worrisome threats associated with antibiotic resistance did not implicate livestock, veterinarian Scott Dee says. Veterinarians, producers and others in the food industry are nevertheless working to improve stewardship of antimicrobials.
Source: Pork Network, January 9, 2017 via AVMA Animal Health SmartBrief.
Research to better understand antibiotic-resistant bacteria in healthy and ill animal populations is ongoing, Dr. Dee writes, and an emerging technology known as metagenomics promises to unlock new secrets.
Also see: AVMA’s Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance FAQ