Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) represents one of the most important human-and animal
health-threatening issues worldwide. Bacterial capability to face antimicrobial compounds is …

The development of next generation sequencing (NGS) techniques has enabled
researchers to study and understand the world of microorganisms from broader and deeper …

Antibiotics have long been used for the prevention and treatment of common diseases and
for prophylactic purposes in dairy animals. However, in recent decades it has become a …

This Opinion considers the application of whole genome sequencing (WGS) and
metagenomics for outbreak investigation, source attribution and risk assessment of food …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance is a critical step within risk assessment
schemes, as it is the basis for informing global strategies, monitoring the effectiveness of …

Manure-derived amendments are commonly applied to soil, raising questions about whether
antibiotic use in livestock could influence the soil resistome (collective antibiotic resistance …

The discovery of penicillin followed by streptomycin, tetracycline, cephalosporins and other
natural, semi-synthetic and synthetic antimicrobials completely revolutionized medicine by …

Objectives: Effluents contain a diverse abundance of antibiotic resistance genes that
augment the resistome of receiving aquatic environments. However, uncertainty remains …

Microorganisms exist along the food chain and impact the quality and safety of foods in both
positive and negative ways. Identifying and understanding the behavior of these microbial …

Strong demand for dairy products has led to a global increase in dairy production. In many
parts of the world, dairy systems are undergoing rapid intensification. While increased …