The "best practices for farming" successfully contributed to decrease the antibiotic resistance gene abundances within dairy farms.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Farms are significant hotspots for the dissemination of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and genes (ARGs) into the environment and directly to humans. The prevalence of ARGs on farms underscores the need for effective strategies to reduce their spread. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of a guideline on "best practices for farming" aimed at reducing the dissemination of antibiotic resistance.

Methods

A guideline focused on prudent antibiotic use, selective therapy, and hygienic and immune-prophylactic practices was developed and provided to the owners of 10 selected dairy farms and their veterinarians. Fecal samples were collected from lactating cows, dry cows, and calves both before and after the implementation of the guideline. ARGs (bla _TEM

SUBMITTER: Salerno B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11748548 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature