Reasons for the use of antimicrobials in water on U.S. cattle feedlots in 2016

U.S. feedlots have several ways in which they administer antimicrobial additives to cattle. Administering antimicrobials in water is an effective way to ensure all cattle are treated. As of 2016, approximately 0.7 percent of cattle were treated for respiratory diseases with antimicrobials in their water. At that time a further 0.1 percent of cattle were treated for diarrhea using antimicrobials in water on U.S. feedlots.

美国育肥场在向牛群施用抗菌添加剂方面有多种方式。在水料中添加抗菌剂是一种确保所有牛只接受治疗的有效手段。截至2016年，大约0.7%的牛只通过在其饮用水中添加抗菌剂来治疗呼吸道疾病。当时，美国育肥场中另有0.1%的牛只通过在水中添加抗菌剂来治疗腹泻。