Drivers, alternatives, knowledge, and perceptions towards antimicrobial use among Tennessee beef cattle producers: a qualitative study

Drivers, alternatives, knowledge, and perceptions towards antimicrobial use among Tennessee beef cattle producers: a qualitative study

Abstract Background In recent years, there has been an increased awareness of antimicrobial resistance in both animals and humans, which has triggered concerns over non-judicious antimicrobial use. In the United States, antimicrobial use in food-producing animals for growth promotion or improved fee...

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Main Authors: John E. Ekakoro, Marc Caldwell, Elizabeth B. Strand, Chika C. Okafor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Qualitative study
Focus group discussions
Antimicrobial use
Antimicrobial resistance
Veterinary feed directive
Tennessee-beef cattle producers
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1731-6

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