Publications by authors named "Mauro Ruffier"
Antibiotics (Basel)
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Optimizing antimicrobial usage (AMU) in livestock is essential to combat antimicrobial resistance, and a study analyzed AMU in over 1,000 cattle herds in Aosta Valley, Italy, from 2008 to 2018.
- Dairy cows comprised more than 95% of the total AMU, with average annual herd-level AMU being low, but significant use of third and fourth generation cephalosporins and intramammary antimicrobials was noted.
- The study found decreasing trends in total AMU over time and a positive association with herd size, suggesting the need for ongoing monitoring and prudent AMU practices even in small farms to ensure any potential issues are addressed.
