Understanding the pathways of antibiotic resistance genes

Swine farming is a fundamental source of environmental antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) worldwide. Understanding the pathways of ARG propagation into the environment is critical to develop strategies to mitigate environmental and public health impacts of antibiotic resistance. Infections that are resistant against antibiotics are a universal concern. They cost up to $ 100 trillion per year in health care and global mortality will reach 10 million animals by 2050. Gut microbiota acquire an