Reimagining Veterinary Medicine: The Role of Green Alternatives in Combating Antibiotic Resistance

With greater emphasis on sustainability and environmental stewardship in this world, it is increasingly important to look for green options. In animal health management. This involves the use of synthetic medicines and chemical treatment. Such use has raised several critical issues, like leaving behind a footprint in environmental degradation, the emergence of resistance against antimicrobials, or the eventual presence of residue in the food chain. All these do affect the ecosystem as well as public health and animal welfare. In this regard, green options such as Phyto-therapeutics, probiotics, essential oils, and biopesticides are recommended in the prevention of diseases, stimulation of growth, and control of parasitism, barring damage to the environment. These sustainable approaches not only align with global environmental goals but also support the health of animals, humans, and plants. Advancing research, fostering innovation, and implementing green practices in the animal health system are critical steps toward achieving sustainable agriculture and addressing the challenges of modern veterinary medicine. This chapter discusses the prevalence of antibiotic use in animal health and the mechanism of antibiotic resistance and their impacts, and also involves regulatory responses to curb antibiotic use and studies about challenges in the animal production system.