Microbial Resistance in Veterinary Medicine: Addressing the Role of Antibiotic Overuse in Veterinary Practices and Its Impact on Animal and Human Health

Abstract

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an increasing health problem in the world, exacerbated by the use and misuse of antibiotics particularly in the veterinary sector.  In this paper, the researchers explore the impact that antibiotic misuse in the veterinary profession has on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in livestock and humans.  The paper will look at the trend of antibiotics use, prevalence of the resistant infections and the implications of antibiotic residues to the environment based on data collected in veterinary clinics, animal farms, and public health institutes.  The paper establishes a close relationship between high consumption of antibiotics and the emergence of resistant strains of bacteria in pets and farm animals that may impact on the human health.  According to the findings, over the administration of antibiotics to pets and farm animals increases resistance to infections. This demonstrates that we must have superior regulations and supervisory measures particularly in low- and middle-income countries.  The paper advocates a One Health approach to responding to AMR, which means proper antibiotic use and collaborative efforts in the spheres of human, animal, and environmental health.