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The bulk of antibiotics produced in the United States is consumed in the treatment of humans and to promote growth and control infections in food animals. Many of the same drugs, however, have found their places in the treatment of diseases affecting pets, such as dogs and cats, as well as trees, plants, fish, and even honey bees.
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Levy, S.B. (1992). Further Ecologic Considerations. In: The Antibiotic Paradox. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-6042-9_7
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