Leading scientist calls for cautious move away from antibiotics in livestock

He noted that in cases of treating bacterial infections in young animals, including fur animals, there is a need to use all available antimicrobial agents. The academician also emphasized the acute importance of the problem of antibiotic resistance caused by the uncontrolled use of antibiotics for preventive purposes. The scientist calls for the development of a strategy for the use of antibiotics to balance the effectiveness and safety of their use in animal husbandry.