Understanding How Antimicrobial Resistance Spreads on Farms: The Role of Biosolids, Manure, and Slurry
Digging into the Problem: AMR in Agricultural Ecosystems
The use of antimicrobials in livestock farming has proven essential for maintaining animal health, but are known to contain resistant bacteria due to the use of antimicrobials in livestock. As bacteria become resistant to these treatments, they can spread resistance genes into the wider environment when animal manure or slurry is used as fertiliser.