Antibiotics in Livestock Production: A Comprehensive Examination of Usage, Resistance, and Regulatory Imperatives for Enhanced Oversight
Abstract
Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a worldwide well-being concern due to the widespread using antibiotics in livestock farming. India lacks information on antibiotic use and resistance due to insufficient surveillance. Addressing this issue immediately is crucial as people can contract resistant germs from food animals through their dietary system. The primary goal of this research is to evaluate the present situation of antibiotic consumption in livestock production, assess the rise of antibiotic resistance and recommend regulatory imperatives for more supervision. A systematic literature review was conducted, identifying 200 relevant studies from the PubMed and Google Scholar databases. Employing predetermined exclusion criteria such as language (English only), relevance to livestock production, deletion of duplicate publications and specificity to animal species, 20 researches were considered for comprehensive analysis. The results demonstrate the strong connection that exists between the use of antibiotics and the development of resistance in animals. In addition to highlighting the significance of finding a balance between production demands and the danger of resistance, the study reveals major variables causing antibiotic resistance. The study looks into ways to reduce the hazards of ABR and residues in livestock. The study emphasizes the significance of preventative actions for public health and encourages an integrative approach to animal production that takes into account both the requirements of production and the need to reduce antibiotic resistance.
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