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Veterinary Sciences
Juan F. Garcia, M. Jose Diez, Ana M. Sahagun, Raquel Diez, Matilde Sierra, Juan J. J. Garcia, Cristina Lopez, M. Nelida Fernandez
Summary: This study analyzed web pages where antibiotics for veterinary use can be purchased online. The findings revealed that the most offered antibiotics were those considered critically important by the OIE. Penicillins and tetracyclines were widely available in English, while fluoroquinolones and tetracyclines were predominant in Spanish. Most offers were for oral and parenteral administration and intended for cats, dogs, and bovines.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Portia Mira, Natalie Lozano-Huntelman, Adrienne Johnson, Van M. Savage, Pamela Yeh
Summary: Bacterial response to temperature changes can influence their pathogenicity to plants and humans, and the evolution and prevalence of antibiotic-resistance genes can affect cellular and physiological responses in bacteria in turn.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Luu Quynh Huong, Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Pham Thi Ngoc, Vo Ngan Giang, Pawin Padungtod
Summary: The main reasons for antimicrobial use on farms in Vietnam include treatment of sick animals, disease prevention, and weight gain. Industrial pig farms are more likely to conduct diagnostic tests before using antimicrobials compared to household farms.
PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Waleed M. Sweileh
Summary: This study provides an overview of research publications on the irrational use of antimicrobials at national and global levels. Most research focuses on human irrational use of antimicrobials, with limited studies on veterinary and environmental contexts. The number of publications, contributing countries, and authors per article have increased notably in the last decade.
GLOBALIZATION AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Duangdaow Khunbutsri, Nattakarn Naimon, Khomson Satchasataporn, Natnaree Inthong, Sarawan Kaewmongkol, Samak Sutjarit, Chanokchon Setthawongsin, Nattakan Meekhanon
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the potential antibacterial activity of Solanum torvum leaf extract against multidrug-resistant Staphylococcus isolated from clinically healthy dogs. The results showed that the leaf extract displayed inhibitory effects, especially when used in combination with oxacillin.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Renata Urban-Chmiel, Agnieszka Marek, Kinga Wieczorek, Marta Dec, Dagmara Stepien-Pysniak, Anna Nowaczek, Jacek Osek
Summary: This article discusses the global problem of multi-drug resistance among bacteria, explores the mechanisms of bacterial resistance, and provides statistical data on the occurrence of drug resistance among selected bacteria in different regions. The article also provides detailed information on the detection of drug resistance genes for specific groups of antibiotics.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Mathilde L. L. Pas, Jade Bokma, Thomas Lowie, Filip Boyen, Bart Pardon
Summary: This study aimed to identify factors associated with mortality in critically ill calves and describe bacteria obtained from blood cultures of calves with sepsis and their antimicrobial resistance. The results showed that sepsis, abnormal behavior, and hypothermia were significantly associated with higher mortality risk. Escherichia coli was the most frequently isolated bacteria, with a high percentage of multidrug resistance. The study highlights the importance of appropriate antimicrobial use in treating critically ill calves.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Nikky Millar, Simon Dufour, Helene Larde, Jean-Philippe Roy, Catherine Belloc, David Francoz, Marie-Eve Paradis, Marie Archambault, John Morris Fairbrother, Cecile Aenishaenslin
Summary: With the emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), many countries are implementing restrictive regulations to reduce antimicrobial use (AMU) in animal production. However, these measures may generate challenges for producers and veterinarians. This study explores the barriers and facilitators of implementing a regulation restricting the use of antimicrobials in the dairy production sector in Quebec, Canada. The findings reveal the lack of alternative treatments, diagnostic test delays, and economic consequences as major barriers, while early education and training are important for better understanding and acceptability of the regulation.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Lorna A. Pate, Catherine E. Milne, Rob McMorran, David J. Roberts, Alastair I. Macrae
Summary: This study used semi-structured interviews to explore the behavior and factors influencing antibiotic use among 15 Scottish dairy farmers. It was found that the quantities of antibiotics used were influenced by disease prevalence on farms, cows being indoors more, increasing herd sizes resulting in increased stocking densities, retention of poorer cows, and substandard housing. Farmer knowledge of antibiotics varied, and the main sources of antibiotic information were found to be the farm veterinarian, the press, and peers.
Review
Veterinary Sciences
Mohamed Rhouma, Leila Soufi, Schlasiva Cenatus, Marie Archambault, Patrick Butaye
Summary: Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat to human and animal health, with livestock potentially having a low contribution to the spread of resistance. Strategies targeting the reduction of all antimicrobials and implementation of the 'One Health' approach are recommended to effectively combat antimicrobial resistance.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sohaib Ashraf, Shoaib Ashraf, Moneeb Ashraf, Muhammad Ahmad Imran, Zawar Ahmad Choudhary, Hadiqa Tul Hafsa, Abeer Bin Awais, Larab Kalsoom, Iqra Farooq, Zaighum Habib, Sidra Ashraf, Qurrat Ul Ain Iqbal, Muhammad Ghufran, Syed Sami Hussain Sherazi, Muhammad Kiwan Akram, Rutaba Akmal, Sundas Rafique, Khawar Nawaz, Zartasha Safdar, Uzma Nasim Siddique, Muhammad Hassan, Shahroze Arshad, Abdul Rehman Virk, Muhammad Ashraf, Qazi Abdul Saboor, Ayesha Humayun, Mateen Izhar
Summary: The study shows that doctors have a good awareness of antimicrobial resistance as a global issue, but there is still a lack of knowledge regarding rational antibiotic use. Most doctors expressed a desire to improve their understanding of antimicrobial drugs and their appropriate usage.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Microbiology
Jennifer L. Halleran, Ryker Minch, Hannah J. Slyvester, Megan E. Jacob, Timo Prange, Ronald Baynes, Derek M. Foster
Summary: This study characterized the pharmacokinetics of different dosing regimens of florfenicol and assessed their impact on resistant indicator bacteria. It found high penetration of florfenicol in the gastrointestinal tract and no significant difference in the proportion or persistence of resistant isolates between dosing groups. The recommendation to use lower tier antimicrobials like florfenicol may allow for the persistence of co-resistance to antibiotics of high regulatory concern.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lu-Xi He, Liang-Ying He, Fang-Zhou Gao, Dai-Ling Wu, Pu Ye, Yu-Xiao Cheng, Zi-Yin Chen, Li-Xin Hu, You-Sheng Liu, Jun Chen, Guang-Guo Ying
Summary: The study found various antibiotic residues in grouper mariculture systems in Hainan province, China, with fluoroquinolones and tetracyclines being dominant. The detected antibiotics in the mariculture water were significantly higher than in the original seawater. Certain antibiotics in the water and sediment pose high resistance selection risks.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Analytical
Abhishesh Kumar Mehata, M. Nikitha Lakshmi Suseela, Patharaj Gokul, Ankit Kumar Malik, Matte Kasi Viswanadh, Chandrashekhar Singh, Joseph Selvin, Madaswamy S. Muthu
Summary: Antibiotics play a crucial role in preventing and mitigating infectious diseases, but their mass production has led to the accelerated development of antimicrobial resistance. Conventional wastewater treatment methods are inefficient in removing antibiotics, and it is essential to develop highly efficient analytical methods for quantifying antibiotic residues in the environment. This review provides an overview of sampling techniques, purification and enrichment methods for antibiotics from environmental matrices, as well as various analytical methods for the quantification of extracted antibiotics.
MICROCHEMICAL JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mwapu Dika Ndahi, Rene Hendriksen, Birgitte Helwigh, Roderick M. Card, Idowu Oluwabunmi Fagbamila, Oluwadamilola Olawumi Abiodun-Adewusi, Eme Ekeng, Victoria Adetunji, Ini Adebiyi, Jens Kirk Andersen
Summary: Indiscriminate use of antimicrobials by Nigerian poultry farmers without proper knowledge and practice is leading to the development of antibiotic resistance. The survey showed that farmers are using multiple classes of antibiotics, including unregistered ones, with high concentrations. This highlights the need for stronger antibiotics as a driver of antibiotic resistance.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
