History of Antibiotic Usage in Agriculture Quiz

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What was the reason for the ban on using ceftiofur in hatchlings in the poultry industry?

Synercid resistance development

Improved hygiene practices

Cross-reaction with other antibiotics

Increase in Salmonella and E.coli resistant to 3rd generation cephalosporins (correct)

Which antibiotic is approved to treat MRSA infections in humans?

Ceftiofur

Synercid (correct)

MCR-1

Virginiamycin

What is the resistance conferred by Virginiamycin acetyltransferases?

Resistance to MCR-1

Resistance to Ceftiofur

Resistance to Synercid (correct)

Resistance to Bacitracin

What alternative method is suggested for replacing antibiotics according to Canada's surveillance approach?

Enhanced vaccination strategies Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT listed as an alternative to antibiotics?

Inter-Bacterial Interactions Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the pillars of Canada's approach to combating antimicrobial resistance?

Monitoring trends and threats Signup and view all the answers

In terms of stewardship, what is one action Canada takes to conserve the effectiveness of existing treatments?

Implementing infection prevention guidelines Signup and view all the answers

What does Canada do to counteract the loss in antimicrobial effectiveness?

Creating new solutions through innovation Signup and view all the answers

How does Canada categorize antibiotics to help prioritize risk management options?

Based on their importance in human medicine Signup and view all the answers

What is one way Canada supports the microbiological safety evaluation of veterinary antimicrobial drugs?

By using CIPARS data for evaluation Signup and view all the answers

What was the first antibiotic to be marketed for routine use in agriculture?

Sulphonamides Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic was found to increase the rate at which poultry gained weight in the 1940s?

Aureomycin Signup and view all the answers

In 1998, what percentage of S.aureus isolates were resistant to penicillin?

95% Signup and view all the answers

Which antibiotic is most commonly used for dairy cattle prophylaxis during each lactation?

Ceftiofur Signup and view all the answers

What is the common practice for feeding chickens in North America?

Bacitracin and ionophores Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the five prongs of the WHO approach to combatting antimicrobial resistance?

Reducing the incidence of infection Signup and view all the answers

What percentage reduction in mastitis infections has been achieved in the dairy industry due to antibiotic use?

95% Signup and view all the answers

What is a negative consequence observed in no-antibiotics birds compared to conventionally raised broilers?

Higher incidence of eye burns Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs) on broilers?

Improved feed efficiency by 5% Signup and view all the answers

In the context of pig growth, what is an observed effect of antibiotic growth promoters (AGPs)?

Increase in feed efficiency by 2.2% Signup and view all the answers

How does Canada's approach to stewardship aim to conserve the effectiveness of existing treatments?

Through infection prevention and control guidelines, education and awareness, regulations, and oversight Signup and view all the answers

What specific action does Canada take to prioritize risk management options in terms of antibiotics?

Categorizing antibiotics into 4 categories based on their importance in human medicine Signup and view all the answers

How does Canada support the microbiological safety evaluation of veterinary antimicrobial drugs?

Using CIPARS data Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main pillars of Canada's three-pronged approach to combatting antimicrobial resistance?

Surveillance, Stewardship, Innovation Signup and view all the answers

What is one key element of Canada's surveillance approach to combatting antimicrobial resistance?

Detecting and monitoring trends and threats Signup and view all the answers