Scientists catalogue antibiotic resistance genes lurking in chicken, cow and pig manure and map potential health risks
Their comprehensive global study, published late last month, highlighted the abundance and diversity of these genes within the livestock resistome – the collection of antibiotic-resistance genes (ARGs) in the microbiome.
The team also developed a framework to help identify hotspots for antibiotic resistance genes in livestock, along with their risk level, as these genes can exist in bacteria that can easily transfer to humans, such as E coli.
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