Abstract:
It is well accepted that the widespread use of antibiotics in
livestock production contributes to the worldwide public health
concern known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Antibiotics
are widely utilized in the cattle business as growth enhancers and
as a cheap alternative to good sanitary practices. The intensive
use of antibiotics in animal husbandry has been identified as a
major contributor to AMR by the United Nations General
Assembly [1] . Animals in crowded settings are more likely to be
exposed to disease-causing pathogens and experience stress,
leading farmers to overuse antibiotics to keep their livestock alive
and continue producing meat. Meat from wild and domesticated
animal and fish sources has been found to have antibiotic
residues.
