Widely considered an anthropogenic phenomenon, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a
naturally occurring mechanism that microorganisms use to gain competitive advantage …

Though generally safe, research continues to demonstrate negative side effects of antibiotic
administration on the gastrointestinal (GIT) microbiota across species. In horses, antibiotic …

ABSTRACT In North America, beef production relies on the administration of antimicrobials
to manage disease. Bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is the most significant disease of beef …

Antimicrobial use (AMU) in the livestock industry has been associated with increased levels
of antimicrobial resistance. Recently, there has been an increase in the number of “natural” …

Dairy farms are generally considered reservoirs of both zoonotic pathogens and
antimicrobial resistance genes (ARGs). However, the microbial dynamics in some niches of …

The discovery of antibiotics for human and animal use is considered one of the greatest
medical advancements. However, the widespread use of antibiotics has caused concerns …