Antimicrobial resistance in livestock: Practical implications for Veterinarian

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in livestock has emerged as a major global health threat with profound implications for animal health, human health, food security, and the economy. The widespread use of antibiotics in livestock for therapeutic, metaphylactic, and prophylactic purposes creates selective pressure that accelerates the emergence and spread of resistant pathogens. These resistant organisms can transfer across animals, humans, and the environment, undermining the effectiveness of critical antimicrobials and increasing morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Projections estimate that AMR could cause up to 10 million deaths annually by 2050, alongside significant losses to global GDP. Addressing this crisis requires a coordinated One Health approach, emphasizing antimicrobial stewardship, surveillance, regulatory control, biosecurity, and adoption of alternatives such as vaccines and probiotics.

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