Environmental Microbiology

Even therapeutic antimicrobial use in animal husbandry may generate environmental hazards to human health

The potential negative impact for human health of veterinary use of antimicrobials in prophylaxis, metaphylaxis and growth promotion in animal husbandry was first established in the 1960s and 1970s. Determination
- 27/01/2016
- Environmental Microbiology

Interactions between Nosema microspores and a neonicotinoid weaken honeybees (Apis mellifera)

Global pollinators, like honeybees, are declining in abundance and diversity, which can adversely affect natural ecosystems and agriculture. Therefore, we tested the current hypotheses describing honeybee
- 01/03/2010
- Environmental Microbiology
Heavy use of prophylactic antibiotics in aquaculture: a growing problem for human and animal health and for the environment

<p>The accelerated growth of finfish aquaculture has resulted in a series of developments detrimental to the environment and human health. The latter is illustrated by the widespread and unrestricted use
- 01/07/2006
- Environmental Microbiology

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