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Understanding and dealing with antibiotic resistance in poultry production

Code: 9781835453773
Poonam Vinayamohan, Leya Susan Viju, Divya Joseph, and Kumar Venkitanarayanan, University of Connecticut, USA

Chapter synopsis:

This chapter explores patterns of antimicrobial use (AMU) in poultry production, reviews recent modifications in AMU use and assesses their impact on trends in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The chapter also examines examine the common antimicrobial-resistant bacteria associated with poultry and the impact of specific agricultural practices on AMR. Finally, the chapter outlines and evaluates strategies for managing and reducing AMR in poultry production.



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2024.0146.08
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Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Trends in antimicrobial use in poultry production
  • 3 Antimicrobial resistance in particular poultryassociated bacteria: Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli
  • 4 Antimicrobial resistance in particular poultryassociated bacteria: Campylobacter spp. and Staphylococcus spp.
  • 5 Antimicrobial resistance in particular poultryassociated bacteria: Clostridium perfringens and other Enterobacteriaceae
  • 6 Mechanisms of action of antimicrobial resistance
  • 7 Factors contributing to colonization of antimicrobialresistant bacteria in poultry
  • 8 Control strategies to reduce antimicrobial resistance in poultry production: flock management practices and gastrointestinal c
  • 9 Conclusion
  • 10 Where to look for further information
  • 11 References

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