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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.
Price: £25.00
Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Imprint: Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing
Series: Burleigh Dodds Series in Agricultural Science
Publication Date:
09 April 2025
ISBN: 9781835453773
Format: eBook
BISACs:
- 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