Reviving hope: Phage therapy application for antimicrobial resistance in farm animal production over the past decade

Antibiotic resistance is a global concern, affecting millions of people. Phage therapy, involving phages to eliminate bacterial infections, is a promising, green, and natural alternative to antibiotics in food animal production. This review summarizes recent advances in phage therapy from 2014 to 2024, highlighting its advantages and challenges. As antibiotics lose effectiveness and affect food animal production efficiency, it’s crucial to reconsider phage therapy in the post-antibiotic era. This review provides new insights into antibiotic resistance and the development of phage therapy cocktails.