Investigating antimicrobial resistance genes in probiotic products for companion animals.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

One of the greatest challenges of our time is antimicrobial resistance, which could become the leading cause of death globally within a few decades. In the context of One Health, it is in the common interest to mitigate the global spread of antimicrobial resistance by seeking alternative solutions, alongside appropriate drug selection and responsible use. Probiotics offer a potential avenue to reduce antibiotic usage; however, there is a scarcity of research that examines commercial products in terms of carrying antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs) involved in resistance development through microbial vectors.

Methods

Our study investigated 10 commercially available probiotic products for cats and dogs. Initially, we conducted phenotypic testing through determin

SUBMITTER: Kerek A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11534615 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature