Epidemiological significance of poultry litter for spreading the antibiotic-resistant strains of Escherichia coli

Abstract

The relationship between the use of antibiotics and the presence of antibiotic resistant strains of E. coli, as well as antibiotic residues in poultry litter, mainly due to irregular use of antibiotics is reviewed in the present paper. The aim of this review is to examine the existing problem of poultry waste management and how it can impact agricultural ecology and economy. Actions such as monitoring and reporting incidents of disease outbreaks in the future should provide an outline of how to improve and implement suitable regulations.

Keywords::

• antibiotic resistance
• bacterial pathogens
• safety

Acknowledgments

This work was financially supported by a grant from the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development, Republic of Serbia, Project number TR 31071.