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In summary, the use antibiotics by any route of administration should be carefully considered due to the direct effect exerted upon the animals own microbiota, the selection pressure placed on the intestinal resistome and the potential impact that these clinical decisions can have an impact upon global health and the development of antimicrobial resistance. Due to close animal contact, individuals working in a veterinary setting may be a high risk population for carriage of these resistant bacteria and raising awareness is important in order to protect themselves and the wider public.

In summary, the use antibiotics by any route of administration should be carefully considered due to the direct effect exerted upon the animals own microbiota, the selection pressure placed on the intestinal resistome and the potential impact that these clinical decisions can have an impact upon global health and the development of antimicrobial resistance. Due to close animal contact, individuals working in a veterinary setting may be a high risk population for carriage of these resistant bacteria and raising awareness is important in order to protect themselves and the wider public.

'''Author: Pippa Coupe BVSc, MRCVS Veterinary Product Manager at Protexin Veterinary. Protexin Veterinary is a brand of ADM Protexin Ltd'''

'''Author: Pippa Coupe BVSc, MRCVS Veterinary Product Manager at Protexin Veterinary. Protexin Veterinary is a brand of ADM Protexin Ltd'''