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June 2003
Antibiotic use in cattle farms: Results of a survey among veterinarians
Antibiotics are fundamental for the control in infectious diseases in man and animals. In animals, their use may accelerate growth and increase productivity. In recent years, however, there has been considerable concern about the emergence and diffusion of antibiotic resistance resulting from antibiotic use in the veterinary sector, with possible risks for the human population...
Active surveillance of BSE in Lombardia, 2001-2002
BSE is a degenerative, neurological disease to which humans are susceptible. It is transmitted by prion protein PrP(Sc). BSE made its first appearance in the United Kingdom in 1985, where it appears to have been spread when muscle tissue of cattle was recycled and used in animal feed. Currently, the member countries of the European Community conduct active surveillance for BSE in order to identify and remove PrP(Sc)-positive animals from the food chain...
