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Why are antimicrobials used in food-producing animals?

April 26, 2017animals antimicrobials food-producing Used

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Why are antimicrobials used in food-producing animals?

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Antimicrobials are prescribed and used therapeutically for the treatment of animal diseases. Antimicrobials are also added to the feed of food-producing animals to promote growth, to increase feed efficiency, and to prevent infections.