There is controversy about the widespread, non-selective use of antimicrobial agents such as antibiotics in livestock and poultry, and the impact it may play in antibiotic resistance. As a result, sub-therapeutic use of antibiotics used to treat human illnesses in meat animals has been banned in some countries.
Address the following:
Why are antibiotics used in livestock and poultry?
Does this practice contribute to antibiotic resistance?
Is there evidence of an impact on human health from antibiotic resistance in food-animal reservoirs?
Once you have addressed these questions, make an argument for or against this practice – should it be banned?
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The incidence and mortality rates of pancreatic cancer have increased globally in the last decade, and it is now the fourth leading cause of death due to cancer (Zhang et al. 2016).
According to Zhang et al. (2016), pancreatic cancer is now the fourth leading cause of death due to cancer.
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Alberts CB. 2015. Molecular biology of the cell 6th edition. New York (NY): Garland p. 1342
Judge TA. 2004. The effect of physical height on workplace success and income: A preliminary test of a theoretical model. Journal of Applied Psychology, [cited July 1, 2021]; 89(3): 428-441. Available from http://timothy-judge.com/Height%20paper–JAP%20published.pdf
Zhang Q, Zeng L, Chen Y, Lian G, Qian C, Chen S, Li J, Huang K. 2016. Pancreatic cancer epidemiology, detection, and management. Gasteroenterology Research and Practice [cited July 1, 2021]; 8962321:1-10. Available from https://www.hindawi.com/journals/grp/2016/8962321/
