Introduction of the Issues Related to Antimicrobial Resistance in Beef Production

Authors

  • G. Kee Jim Feedlot Health Management Services, #7 - 87 Elizabeth Street, Postal Bag Service #5, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
  • P. Timothy Guichon Feedlot Health Management Services, #7 - 87 Elizabeth Street, Postal Bag Service #5, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
  • Oliver C. Schunicht Feedlot Health Management Services, #7 - 87 Elizabeth Street, Postal Bag Service #5, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
  • Brian K. Wildman Feedlot Health Management Services, #7 - 87 Elizabeth Street, Postal Bag Service #5, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada
  • Calvin W. Booker Feedlot Health Management Services, #7 - 87 Elizabeth Street, Postal Bag Service #5, Okotoks, Alberta, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19995454

Keywords:

feedlot, antimicrobials, antimicrobial-resistant bacteria, production enhancement

Abstract

In beef feedlot production, antimicrobials are used for therapeutic, prophylactic, and production enhancement purposes. Recently, there has been increasing public concern about the use of antimicrobials in livestock production because this practice may contribute to the emergence of antimicrobial-resistant bacteria that could directly or indirectly cause bacterial resistance in human pathogens. There is limited scientific data to show that the use of antimicrobials in beef feedlot production is responsible for the emergence of resistant bacteria in human populations

Cover image of the 33rd Conference Proceedings: Herd of Holstein cattle grazing in a field. Large barn and silos in background. Yellow background.

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Published

1999-09-23

Issue

1999

Section

Beef Sessions

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