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SUBMITTER: Diana A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7708642 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Diana Alessia A Lorenzi Valentina V Penasa Mauro M Magni Edoardo E Alborali Giovanni L GL Bertocchi Luigi L De Marchi Massimo M
Scientific reports 20201201 1
Antimicrobial use (AMU) in livestock species and the associated antimicrobial resistance are a global concern, thus strategies for their reduction and a more judicious use are needed. Previous research has revealed a link between improved animal welfare, biosecurity and AMU reduction in pig and dairy sectors, however, little is known about the beef sector. This study aimed to investigate the impact of welfare standards and biosecurity on AMU in beef cattle. Data on performance traits and AMU wer ...[more]