Targeted Antimicrobial Resistance Gene Screening from Metagenomic DNA of Raw Milk Samples Identifies the Presence of Multiple Genes Including the mcr9
10 June 2025
The study found that β-lactam resistance genes, including blaTEM (24%), blaZ (12%), and blaSHV (8%), and the transmissible mcr9 gene (12%) conferring resistance to colistin, were prevalent in cow and goat raw milk samples. This highlights the urgent need for monitoring AMR genes and regulating antibiotic use in dairy farming.
Further reading: Foodborne Pathog dis
Author(s): Remina M Shajahan et al
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