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Antimicrobial resistance in swine production

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 November 2008

Frank M. Aarestrup ,
C. Oliver Duran  and
David G. S. Burch
Frank M. Aarestrup*
Affiliation:
National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, Bulowsvej 27, DK-1790 Copenhagen V, Denmark
C. Oliver Duran
Affiliation:
Moss Veterinary Partners IDA Estate, Monread Road, Naas, Co. Kildare, Ireland
David G. S. Burch
Affiliation:
Octagon Services Ltd, Old Windsor, Berkshire, UK
*
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

Large amounts of antimicrobial agents are still being used in modern swine production in many countries around the world. This facilitates the emergence and development of antimicrobial resistance. Bacteria causing infections in swine have in several cases acquired resistance to a number of the agents most commonly used for treatment, making it difficult to predict the efficacy of different antimicrobial agents without prior susceptibility testing. This review gives an overview of recent susceptibility data from different parts of the world and discusses the importance of the development of resistance not only in the treatment of infections in swine but also taking into account the human health implications of antimicrobial resistance.

Keywords

antimicrobial resistanceswinetreatmentEscherichia coliBrachyspiraActinobacillus pleuropneumoniaeStreptococcus suisStaphylococcus hyicusMycoplasmaLawsoniaClostridiumPasteurella
Type
Review Article
Information
Animal Health Research Reviews , Volume 9 , Issue 2: Symposium on Antimicrobial Resistance in Bacteria from Animals , December 2008 , pp. 135 - 148
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2008

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