HealthCanal.com
November 15, 2011
BOSTON - In a review study, researchers from Tufts University School of Medicine zero in on the controversial, non-therapeutic use of antibiotics in food animals and fish farming as a cause of antibiotic resistance. They report that the preponderance of evidence argues for stricter regulation of the practice. Stuart Levy, a world-renowned expert in antibiotic resistance, notes that a guiding tenet of public health, the precautionary principle, requires that steps be taken to avoid harm.
Showing posts with label resistance. Show all posts
Showing posts with label resistance. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Monday, August 2, 2010
Emerging E. coli Strain Causes Many Antimicrobial-Resistant Infections in U.S.
Infectious Diseases Society of America Press Release
July 30, 2010
A new, drug-resistant strain of E. coli is causing serious disease, according to a new study, now available online, in the August 1, 2010 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases.
The new strain, ST131, was a major cause of serious antimicrobial-resistant E. coli infections in the United States in 2007, researchers found. This strain has been reported in multiple countries and encountered all over the United States. In the study, researchers analyzed resistant E. coli isolates collected during 2007 from hospitalized patients across the country. They identified 54 ST131 isolates, which accounted for 67 percent to 69 percent of E. coli isolates exhibiting fluoroquinolone or extended-spectrum cephalosporin resistance.
July 30, 2010
A new, drug-resistant strain of E. coli is causing serious disease, according to a new study, now available online, in the August 1, 2010 issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases.
The new strain, ST131, was a major cause of serious antimicrobial-resistant E. coli infections in the United States in 2007, researchers found. This strain has been reported in multiple countries and encountered all over the United States. In the study, researchers analyzed resistant E. coli isolates collected during 2007 from hospitalized patients across the country. They identified 54 ST131 isolates, which accounted for 67 percent to 69 percent of E. coli isolates exhibiting fluoroquinolone or extended-spectrum cephalosporin resistance.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
FDA sets out new direction on antibiotics use in livestock
Sally Schuff
Feedstuffs
June 28, 2010
The Food & Drug Administration released a draft guidance document this [Monday] morning laying out new policy goals for the use of antimicrobials in livestock production.
FDA deputy commissioner Dr. Joshua Sharfstein told reporters that the documents lay out three key principles FDA will use in developing future strategies to prevent antimicrobial resistance. He said the principles could include potential regulations as well as voluntary actions by the industry.
Feedstuffs
June 28, 2010
The Food & Drug Administration released a draft guidance document this [Monday] morning laying out new policy goals for the use of antimicrobials in livestock production.
FDA deputy commissioner Dr. Joshua Sharfstein told reporters that the documents lay out three key principles FDA will use in developing future strategies to prevent antimicrobial resistance. He said the principles could include potential regulations as well as voluntary actions by the industry.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Repetitive Cattle Deworming May Cause Drug Resistant Worms
From: CattleNetwork.com
April 21, 2010
Dewormers have provided effective parasite control, which has resulted in returns to farmers between $20 to $200/hd. The cost of these products is reasonable when compared to potential productions gains provided. Sheep and goat farmers have long battled with drug resistant worms, however until recently there has not been evidence of this is occurring in beef cattle. In fact, some of the first evidence of worm resistance in cattle was found in Wisconsin in 2002, when a backgrounder, who acquired calves from the Southeast, experience lower than expected weight gain during the fall.
April 21, 2010
Dewormers have provided effective parasite control, which has resulted in returns to farmers between $20 to $200/hd. The cost of these products is reasonable when compared to potential productions gains provided. Sheep and goat farmers have long battled with drug resistant worms, however until recently there has not been evidence of this is occurring in beef cattle. In fact, some of the first evidence of worm resistance in cattle was found in Wisconsin in 2002, when a backgrounder, who acquired calves from the Southeast, experience lower than expected weight gain during the fall.
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