title: The proper use and benefits of veterinary antimicrobial agents in practice in cattle.
abstract: A rational basis for the therapeutic and prophylactic use of antimicrobials is discussed. Different approaches are needed to deal with the individual animal, group or herd disease problem. Improved antibiotic preparations are needed to enhance the efficacy of treatment and minimise suffering and lost production.
authors.forename: E R
authors.initials: ER
authors.lastname: Jackson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000662:veterinary*; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control; D008414:Mastitis, Bovine / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents