Antibiotic use in chicken farms in northwestern China

Abstract Background Misuse of antibiotics in food animals contributes to an increase of antibiotic resistant bacteria transmitting to humans. China is the largest producer and user of antibiotics in the world, of which animals share more than half of the total consumption. This study aimed to explor...

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Main Authors: Jingyi Xu, Rassamee Sangthong, Edward McNeil, Rong Tang, Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-01-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-019-0672-6