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Understanding Animal Antibiotics and Antimicrobials: Safeguarding Animal Health
Animal antibiotics and antimicrobials play a critical role in maintaining the health and productivity of livestock, pets, and other animals. These compounds are designed to prevent, control, or treat bacterial infections and other microbial diseases, ensuring that animals remain healthy, active, and productive. Their use extends across farms, veterinary clinics, and research institutions, forming an essential component of modern veterinary medicine.
Antibiotics are substances that kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. In animals, they are used to treat illnesses such as respiratory infections, gastrointestinal infections, and skin diseases. Commonly administered antibiotics include penicillin, tetracycline, and cephalosporins, which have been tested extensively for effectiveness and safety in veterinary use. Veterinarians carefully determine the type, dosage, and duration of antibiotic therapy to ensure that it effectively treats the disease while minimizing potential side effects.
Antimicrobials, on the other hand, encompass a broader category…