Antimicrobial & antiparasitic use and resistance in British sheep and cattle
Antimicrobial & antiparasitic use and resistance in British sheep and cattle: a systematic review
Hennessey, M. et al (2020) Antimicrobial & antiparasitic use and resistance in British sheep and cattle: a systematic review, Preventive Veterinary Medicine, Volume 185, 105174. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2020.105174
Summary
The aim of this study was to carry out a systematic review of the use and resistance of antimicrobials and antiparasitics in cattle and sheep production in Britain, to provide an overview of the current situation and to identify any gaps in knowledge.
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Additional Resources
Farm Vet Champions [RCVS Knowledge] [online] Available from: https://knowledge.rcvs.org.uk/quality-improvement/farm-vet-champions/ [Accessed 4 June 2021]
inFOCUS: Responsible use of antibiotics in veterinary practice [RCVS Knowledge] Available from: https://infocus.rcvsknowledge.org/responsible-use-of-antibiotics-in-veterinary-practice/ [Accessed 4 June 2021]
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