Metals such as iron, manganese, copper, and zinc are recognized as essential trace
elements. These trace metals play critical roles in development, growth, and metabolism …

The presence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria in ready-to-eat foods comprises a threat
for public health due to their ability to acquire and transfer antibiotic-resistant determinants …

In this study, we investigated the effect of long-term use of chlortetracycline (CTC) on the gut
microbiota composition and metabolism profiles in pigs, and the variation of antibiotic …

High dietary intake of Cu has previously been linked to the selection of Cu resistance and co-
selection of antibiotic resistance in specific gut bacteria. Based on a novel HT-qPCR metal …

Simple Summary Supranutritional levels of copper with both inorganic and organic sources
are commonly used as growth promoters for nursery piglets, but different responses are …

The specific concentrations of tetracycline, chlortetracycline, oxytetracycline and doxycycline
in non‐target feed for food‐producing animals, below which there would not be an effect on …

Reduced glutathione (GSH) is a main nonenzymatic antioxidant, but its effects and
underlying mechanisms on growth and intestinal health in weaned piglets still require further …

Statistical analysis of data and understanding of experimental design are critical skills
needed by animal science graduate students (ASGS). These skills are even more valuable …

Aim Weaning stress can cause serious damage to piglet's health. Chlortetracycline (CTC) is
widely used to ameliorate weaning stress and prevent infectious diseases in weaned …

The emergence of vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus faecium (Efm) harboring vanA gene
and multidrug-resistant determinants is a relevant public health concern. It is an …