word
Antimicrobial Resistance in Livestock
an-tee-my-KROH-bee-ul reh-ZIS-tunce
/ˌæntimaɪˈkroʊbiəl rɪˈzɪstəns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
antimicrobialresistance
Dictionary meaning
The phenomenon whereby bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites present in livestock evolve mechanisms to resist the effects of antimicrobial agents (such as antibiotics), often accelerated by the non-therapeutic use of antibiotics in agriculture, and posing serious threats to both animal and human health.
Examples
- Antimicrobial resistance in livestock is a growing global threat, as resistant bacteria can transfer to humans through the food chain.
- Many countries are now restricting the use of antibiotics as growth promoters in livestock to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Synonyms: AMR, antibiotic resistance, drug resistance
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