Responsible use of antimicrobial growth promoters can still help to advance public health, food safety, animal health and welfare. The question however remains to what extent the use of antimicrobials in food producing animals may result in antimicrobial resistance. This resistance can be transmitted to humans through the food supply chain and lead to adverse health consequences.
Despite this, the South African Animal Feed Industry through its official body (AFMA) still supports the use
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