Basic Sciences Bldg. 2001 S. Lincoln Ave. Although the thought of supergerms floating around your barn or home may seem like something from a science-fiction movie, it's not.
Bacteria multiply exponentially in practically no time.
That and their ability to adapt to a changing environment make battling an infection more complex than just popping a few pills. To treat an infection with antibiotics, you really have to base your choice on the organism involved, which is identified by culturing an aspirate from the infected tissue. Overuse and misuse of antibiotics have led to the spread of resistant bacteria. But any time antibiotics are used when they are not truly necessary makes the problem worse. Horse owners can play a role to help curb antibiotic resistance.