Measuring the Therapeutic Efficacy of Antibiotics

A Method for Practitioners

Authors

  • Ian R. Dohoo Atlantic Veterinary College, University of P.E.I., Charlottetown, P.E.I. C1A 8X5 Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19887063

Keywords:

antibiotics, bacterial infection, field condition, products

Abstract

Every year, veterinarians and beef producers administer millions of doses of antibiotics to cattle. Yet very little work has been carried out to determine the efficacy of those treatments. It is assumed that antibiotic treatment of cattle with bacterial infections is advantageous, but given the wide variety of antibiotics available, it is surprising that there is very little evidence as to which products are most effective under field conditions.

Cover image of the Proceedings of the 21st Annual Convention: Cover image is a photo of cattle grazing alongside a river with pine trees and a mountain range in the background. Journal title is written in the upper left corner and conference information in the lower right.

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Published

1988-09-28

Issue

1988

Section

Beef Feedlot Session II