Insights on the effects of antimicrobial and heavy metal usage on the antimicrobial resistance profiles of pigs based on culture-independent studies

Abstract Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat to human, animal, and environmental health. In pig production, antimicrobials and heavy metals such as zinc oxide are commonly used for treatment and prevention of disease. Nevertheless, the effects of antimicrobials and heavy metals on the porcin...

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Main Authors: Daniel Ekhlas, Héctor Argüello, Finola C. Leonard, Edgar G. Manzanilla, Catherine M. Burgess
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-02-01
Series:Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13567-023-01143-3