Antibiotics in Animal Health
A section of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382).
Section Information
Huge amounts of antibiotics are administrated annually to almost all domestic animal species for treatment or prophylaxis of infectious diseases or as feed additives for their growth-promoting effect. Antibiotics are needed to fight infectious diseases caused by specific animal pathogens. The development of new antibiotics with higher efficacy and lower toxicity remains of tremendous importance. However, antibiotics alter the microbiota of animals, possibly leading to an impaired health status. Additionally, antibiotic pressure can result in the selection of antibiotic resistances in specific pathogens but also in the natural microbiota of animals. The antibiotics administered and the selected resistant microorganisms are released into the environment. Humans can also be contaminated by these antibiotics and resistant bacteria through direct contact with animals or indirectly through the consumption of food products. Many bacterial species (especially those of the gut microbiota) are shared between humans and animals. Furthermore, specific animal pathogens can be transmitted to humans in the context of zoonotic diseases. Overall, the use of antibiotics in animals has a significant impact on the environment and animal and human health. A one-health approach is needed to monitor and control the potential consequences of the administration of antibiotics in animals.
Editorial Board
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Antimicrobial Resistance in Animals and Animal Products and Its Environmental Transmission Aspects (Deadline: 20 May 2024)
- Antibiotic Resistance and Antimicrobial Use in Companion Animals II (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Bacterial Resistome and Antimicrobial Resistance in Animal Infectious Diseases (Deadline: 30 June 2024)
- Antimicrobial Resistance of Pathogens Isolated from Bovine Mastitis (Deadline: 31 July 2024)
- Antibiotics Use in Farms, 2nd Volume (Deadline: 31 August 2024)
- Rational Use of Antibiotics in Veterinary Medicine (Deadline: 10 September 2024)
- Antibiotic Resistance in Companion and Food-Producing Animals, 2nd Edition (Deadline: 15 September 2024)
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Virulence in Veterinary Pathogens (Deadline: 20 September 2024)
- Detection of Bacteria and Antibiotics Surveillance in Livestock (Deadline: 30 November 2024)
- One Health and Antibiotic Use in Veterinary Medicine (Deadline: 15 December 2024)
- Antimicrobial Resistance and Infections in Veterinary Settings (Deadline: 31 December 2024)