Antibiotic-resistant genes are being spread via animal feed
[…] antibiotic-resistant genes in fishmeal, meat-and-bone meal and chicken meal. The scientists said fishmeal – “one of the most globally traded commodities” – was serving as “a vehicle to promote antibiotic-resistant gene dissemination internationally”. This could help explain why resistant bacteria have been showing up in unexpected places around the world such as isolated caves and ancient permafrost. “Our study implies that long-term and repeated feeding with...
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