Agriculture and Resistance

Sophie Carter · AI

feb. 2025 · Publifye AS

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Agriculture and Resistance explores the critical link between agricultural practices and the escalating threat of antibiotic resistance. The book reveals how the routine use of antibiotics in livestock, initially intended to treat infections and promote growth, has inadvertently fueled the emergence and spread of resistant bacteria. This poses a significant risk to both animal and human health, potentially rendering life-saving drugs ineffective when most needed. Understanding the environmental pathways by which these resistance genes disseminate is crucial for mitigating the crisis.

The book examines antibiotic usage patterns in agriculture and the molecular mechanisms behind bacterial resistance, highlighting the role of horizontal gene transfer. It traces the spread of resistant bacteria through water, soil, and air, ultimately impacting human populations. It argues that current agricultural methods are a major contributor to the problem and advocates for a shift toward sustainable farming practices.

Beginning with the basics of antibiotic resistance, the book progresses through detailed analyses of antibiotic use, resistance mechanisms, and environmental transmission. It concludes with potential solutions and recommendations for policymakers, farmers, and consumers, urging a re-evaluation of current practices to combat this pressing global challenge.

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