Chapter 20, Problem 2A

Summary Introduction

To review:

The reason as to why scientists have criticized the low dosage of antibiotics for the growth of cattle and chickens. Also, give a reason as to why the producers are reluctant to stop this movement.

Introduction:

Antibiotic resistance is a serious emerging problem worldwide. The use of antimicrobials in low dosage can promote the growth of the cattle and chickens. The producers are reluctant about the fact that the use of low dosage of antibiotics is leading to the selection of resistant species of the organisms.