Effects of Zinc and Menthol-Based Diets on Co-Selection of Antibiotic Resistance among <i>E. coli</i> and <i>Enterococcus</i> spp. in Beef Cattle
Antibiotic resistance represents a growing crisis in both human and veterinary medicine. We evaluated the use of antibiotic alternatives—heavy metals and essential oils—in beef cattle feeding, and their effects on Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. In this randomized controlled field trial, w...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/2/259 |