Antibiotic-resistant pathogens persist in antibiotic-free pigs

Monday, September 17, 2012 - 15:30 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have found identical strains of antibiotic-resistant Campylobacter coli in both antibiotic-free and conventionally raised pigs. This finding may indicate that these antibiotic-resistant pathogens can persist and thrive in the environment, regardless of antimicrobial usage by pork producers.

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