Antibiotics Use in Farms, 3rd Edition
A special issue of Antibiotics (ISSN 2079-6382). This special issue belongs to the section "Antibiotics in Animal Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2026) | Viewed by 1186
Special Issue Editor
Interests: bacteria epidemiology; foodborne disease surveillance; molecular surveillance of bacteria; farm-to-fork studies; laboratory animal sciences; animal ethics and welfare education
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Dear Colleagues,
We have published two successful editions of the Special Issue titled “Antibiotics Use in Farms” and are now launching a third edition on the same topic.
We are especially interested in studies addressing additional drivers of resistance, such as the influence of ancient clonal lineages and innovative antibiotic strategies in production farms. We also welcome reports on urban farming communities, as these systems contribute to community protein sources, welfare, and health. The third edition will build on the rationale established in the previous Special Issues, highlighting research that fills ongoing gaps in understanding how antibiotic strategies influence resistance in various farming environments. Given the complex interplay between animals, humans, and the environment, we seek submissions presenting new epidemiological data, responses to policy changes, and evidence that advances effective antibiotic stewardship. This approach will drive practical progress based on insights gained from earlier editions and address unresolved challenges in resistance containment and sustainable antibiotic practices.
Dr. Linda Bester
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- non-antibiotic
- alternative therapeutic options (to antibiotics)
- alternative production strategies
- vaccines
- farm-sourced surveillance of antibiotic resistance
- clonal lineages
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- Antibiotics Use in Farms in Antibiotics (15 articles)
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