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Antibiotics & your horse: What you should know
Learn the best ways to fight infectious organisms (hint: antibiotics aren't always the answer)
- July 25, 2024
- ⎯ Editors of EQUUS
Antibiotic resistance is a worrisome problem that is on the rise. As game changing as antibiotics can be, excessive or incorrect use can lead to the development of resistant organisms that ultimately can render treatments ineffective.
In this edition of EQUUS Key, we’ll explain the benefits, risks and limitations of antibiotics. We’ll also describe situations when antibiotics aren’t needed and natural alternatives that may be a better option. Best of all, you’ll learn what you can do to help prevent antibiotic resistance.