ESBL-Producing, Carbapenem- and Ciprofloxacin-Resistant <i>Escherichia coli</i> in Belgian and Dutch Broiler and Pig Farms: A Cross-Sectional and Cross-Border Study

• Main Authors: Sien De Koster (Author), Moniek Ringenier (Author), Christine Lammens (Author), Arjan Stegeman (Author), Tijs Tobias (Author), Francisca Velkers (Author), Hans Vernooij (Author), Marjolein Kluytmans-van den Bergh (Author), Jan Kluytmans (Author), Jeroen Dewulf (Author), Herman Goossens (Author), on behalf of the i- 4-1-Health Study Group (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z.
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Background. The use of antibiotics in food production selects for resistant bacteria and may cause a threat to human and animal health. Belgium and the Netherlands have one of the highest densities of broilers and pigs in Europe, making active monitoring of antibiotic use and resistance in this regi...