Antimicrobial Resistance in Farm Animal Practice
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Date
2013
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TANUVAS, Chennai
Abstract
India ranks first in milk production, third in egg production and second in aquaculture in
the world, with an approximate livestock population of white cattle - 210.3 millions, buffaloes -
111.3 millions, sheep -73.99 millions, goats -154 millions and chicken 856 millions. The livestock
contributes 29.7 % to total GDP ofthe country in 2009-10.
The use of antibiotics has become integral to the growing animal food industry
and treatment. Antibiotics are natural substance produced by a microorganism that
inhibits the growth of or kills other microorganisms e.g. penicillin, erythromycin.
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Veterinary Science, Veterinary Preventive Medicine