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Transmission of Antimicrobial Resistance to Humans: Which Bacteria Should Be Monitored in Animals?
Bacterial antibiotic resistance, or “antimicrobial resistance,” has become a major cause for concern. According to a British report cited by the World Health Organization (WHO),...
Antibiotics: “Antimicrobial resistance is a silent pandemic”
Since their discovery in the early 20th century, antibiotics have transformed medicine—both human and veterinary—by helping to curb many bacterial diseases. But their use has be...
The key to ending the threat of superbugs lies in improving animal welfare in livestock farming
By Sandrine Ceurstemont Antibiotic resistance is a growing threat to human and animal health. Researchers in Europe and around the world are exploring new approaches to address...
Raw dog food contaminated with resistant bacteria
New studies on dog food sold throughout Europe have revealed the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in raw products, including superbugs found in hospitalized patients. T...
Reducing the Use of Antibiotics to Treat Diarrhea in Calves
On dairy farms, one of the main uses of antimicrobials is to treat calves for diarrhea and prevent fatal bacteremia. Researchers are proposing a new multifactorial approach to r...
Antimicrobial Resistance: High Rates of Resistant Bacteria Found Among Veterinarians
Veterinary clinic staff are believed to carry twice as many bacteria with antibiotic resistance, particularly those that cause the most common infections in healthcare facilitie...