The use of drugs in food animals: Benefits and risks

摘要

The Use of Drugs in Food Animals.' Benefits and Risks, by the Committee on Drug Use in Food Animals, Panel on Animal Health, Food Safety and Public Health, National Research Council and the Institute of Medicine. International edition published by CABI Publishing in association with National Academy Press, Wallingford, UK, 1999, pp. xxi + 253, ISBN 0-85199-371-0, US45 dollar. The increasing use of drugs in food animal production has resulted in benefits throughout the food industry. However, there are escalating concerns by the medical and veterinary professions, animal industries and consumers regarding perceived threats to both human and animal health from this usage. The United States Committee on Drug Use in Food Animals has reviewed past research on the major classes of drugs used in food animals, and on the potential effects on human health. The Committee identified antibiotic resistance as the major and most urgent issue. It is therefore the principal focus of this commissioned book. The audience for the book is said to be people working in animal and veterinary sciences, public health and microbiology, but given the increased role for economists in food safety issues, they too may find the material of potential interest.