Antimicrobials in Livestock 1: Regulation, Science, Practice: A European Perspective

Book Overview

1) Introduction
2) Status quo in Europe a. Use of antimicrobials in practice (targeted on cattle, pigs, poultry)b. Regulatory surroundingsc. Prudent use policiesDiscussion: Main questions for the future policies
3) Prevention is better than curea. Biosecurity and hygieneb. Vaccinationc. Other toolsDiscussion: Main issues waiting for further research
4) Prophylaxis, metaphylaxis, treatmenta. Diagnosisb. Samples to be collected + sampling techniquesDiscussion: Practical considerations for further research
5) Laboratory investigations and result interpretationDiscussion: What are asking practitioners for
6) Antimicrobial resistancea. Resistance to individual antimicrobialsb. Co- resistance and cross-resistance (not only to antibacterials but also disinfectants, metals)Discussion: Measures to reduce the risks

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3030467236
• ISBN13: 9783030467234
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"