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?

<p>Enhanced vaccination strategies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Inter-Bacterial Interactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Monitoring trends and threats (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Implementing infection prevention guidelines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Creating new solutions through innovation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Based on their importance in human medicine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>By using CIPARS data for evaluation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sulphonamides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Aureomycin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>95% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ceftiofur (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Bacitracin and ionophores (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Reducing the incidence of infection (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>95% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Higher incidence of eye burns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Improved feed efficiency by 5% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Increase in feed efficiency by 2.2% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Using CIPARS data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Surveillance, Stewardship, Innovation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Detecting and monitoring trends and threats</p> Signup and view all the answers

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