Treatment of Antibiotics in Swine Wastewater

Author

Craig D. Adams, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Abstract

The formation and occurrence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (especially pathogens) in the environment are of significant concern to society, and are the specific focus of the scientific and regulatory communities. in animal agriculture in the United States and elsewhere, antibiotics are provided to swine for therapeutic reasons, as well as for growth promotion. Many antibiotics that are fed to or injected into swine may pass through the swine unmetabolized and, therefore, end up in the swine manure that is passed into the treatment system. Accordingly, it is of considerable interest that an economical and effective means of treating these antibiotics prevent or minimize their introduction into the environment during their field application (Figure 14.1).

Recommended Citation

C. D. Adams, "Treatment of Antibiotics in Swine Wastewater," Fate of Pharmaceuticals in the Environment and in Water Treatment Systems, pp. 331 - 348, Taylor and Francis Group; Taylor and Francis, Jan 2007.

The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1201/9781420052336

Department(s)

Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering

International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

978-142005233-6;978-142005232-9

Document Type

Article - Journal

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2024 Taylor and Francis Group; Taylor and Francis, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2007