Effects of Zinc and Menthol-Based Diets on Co-Selection of Antibiotic Resistance among <i>E. coli</i> and <i>Enterococcus</i> spp. in Beef Cattle

Antibiotic resistance represents a growing crisis in both human and veterinary medicine. We evaluated the use of antibiotic alternatives—heavy metals and essential oils—in beef cattle feeding, and their effects on Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. In this randomized controlled field trial, w...

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Main Authors: Sarah A. Murray, Raghavendra G. Amachawadi, Keri N. Norman, Sara D. Lawhon, Tiruvoor G. Nagaraja, James S. Drouillard, Harvey M. Scott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Animals
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/2/259