Antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli in Indonesia: A threat to sustainable poultry production

Abstract

Abstract Escherichia coli , a commensal bacterium found in humans and animals, is the primary source of foodborne disease outbreaks linked to zoonotic pathogenic microorganisms in chicken farms. In Indonesia, antimicrobial drugs are widely used in poultry management. In addition to disease control, a low-dose (sub-therapy-dose) of antimicrobials has been used to improve feed efficiency and promote animal growth. Bacteria can become intrinsically resistant to some drugs because of their innate structural and functional characteristics. Numerous studies have identified E. coli isolates from multidrug-resistant Indonesian chicken farms. This can significantly affect public health if the microorganisms are transmitted to humans through the food chain. Antimicrobial resistance is a threat to sustainable livestock systems. The inability of antimicrobial drugs to control infectious diseases in livestock reduces the productivity and reproductive efficiency of livestock; as well as the quality of life of farmers. Antimicrobial resistance will ultimately be reduced by avoiding and/or outlawing growth-promoting antibiotics, using antibiotics responsibly, and concentrating on improving animal rearing and welfare practices.

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