While Ontario sheep receive fewer antimicrobials than other livestock, off-label drug use is common
Date
2013-04-20
Authors
Moon, C.S.
Berke, O.
Avery, B.P.
et al
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Abstract
Rates of antimicrobial use in Ontario sheep were low when compared to rates in other livestock species in Canada such as swine and cattle. However, since relatively few drugs are licensed for use in sheep, rates of extra- or off-label drug use were high.
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Keywords
Antimicrobial, antibiotic, livestock, sheep, extra-label drug use, antibiotic resistance