Affiliation:
1. Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Muzaffarpur, India
2. Dr. Harisingh Gour Central University, Sagar, India
3. Department of Biotechnology, Magadh University, India
Abstract
The increasing demand for meat, particularly poultry, to meet the needs of a growing global population raises concerns about antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the food production system. This chapter explores the global scenario of antibiotics use, especially in poultry production, and its contribution to the emergence of AMR. The evolution and transmission of AMR, along with the role of important pathogens like Salmonella, Campylobacter, Escherichia coli, Enterococcus spp., and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in poultry production, are discussed. The implications of AMR on human health, food safety, and environmental contamination are highlighted. The chapter concludes by emphasizing the importance of responsible antibiotic use and exploring alternative antimicrobial strategies to address the challenges of AMR in the poultry industry.