Animal feces from intensified livestock farming exhibit increased diversity of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) and greater resistance phenotypes. These are cross-correlated, with ARGs more frequently co-located with mobile genetic elements (MGEs) in intensive systems. Intensified farming expands multidrug resistance, particularly in fecal pathogens. This highlights the environmental health implications of intensified farming practices.
Publisher
Communications Earth & Environment
Published On
Apr 18, 2023
Authors
Hang Wang, Jin-Feng Qi, Rong Qin, Kai Ding, David W Graham, Yong-Guan Zhu
Tags
antibiotic resistance genes
intensified farming
livestock
environmental health
multidrug resistance
fecal pathogens
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