Pig farming sent Salmonella around the world

05-03-2025 | |
Pig farming Salmonella
Finisher pigs taking a sniff at manure. The consumption of manure could be a cause of Salmonella infections. Photo: Jan-Willem Schouten
Historical changes in pig farming led to the global spread of Salmonella, resistant to antibiotics. That was the outcome of a new international study led by researchers at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom. Until now, the impact of intensive farming practices and global trade on Salmonella prevalence around the world and the spread of antibiotic resistance remained unclear. New research provides evidence that intensive farming practices over the last century has enabled the Salmonella


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Ruud Peijs International journalist