Abhimanyu Singh Chauhan et al

Abhimanyu Singh Chauhan et al
Antibiotic use in livestock and superbug risk
A study shows lack of awareness and poor regulatory mechanisms among various reasons behind irrational use of antibiotics in livestock by farmers.
Posted on 23 Oct, 2018 11:35 AM

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is on the rise globally with the threat more severe in developing countries such as India. Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria develop the ability to withstand the drugs (antibiotics) designed to kill them.

Small scale farmers with their livestock (Image Source: India Water Portal)
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