Highlights•Microorganisms acquires antimicrobial resistance genes via horizontal gene
transfer.•Mobile genetic elements disseminate antimicrobial resistance genes in the food …

Surplus calves, which consist predominately of male calves born on dairy farms, are an
underrecognized source of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) pathogens. Current production …

Abstract Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) affects young bulls, causing animal welfare and
health concerns as well as economical costs. BRD is caused by an array of viruses and …

Our study aimed to evaluate the effect of different treatments for BRD on health and welfare
in fattening bulls. A total of 264 bulls were enrolled. Welfare was assessed on day 2 (T0) and …

On-farm welfare assessment gives the opportunity to monitor and improve the quality of the
animal life on the farm. In order to build the first Italian public standard for the welfare of …

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major threat to global health and a key One Health
challenge linking humans, animals, and the environment. Livestock are a key target for …

Introduction Antimicrobial resistance is a challenge to be faced by all livestock sectors;
within beef farming, antibiotic use patterns vary by country and management practices …

Biosecurity is one “leg” of a disease prevention program (Fig. 1). Respiratory diseases are
among the most common health problems in cattle and small ruminants, and the lack of …

Antimicrobial use (AMU) in the livestock sector is a major driver of antimicrobial resistance.
Italian beef industry strongly relies on the import of young cattle from France, which are …

Long-distance transport and the receiving phase at the fattening unit are sources of stress
for young beef cattle. This randomised controlled study involved 80 Charolais young bulls …