Parole chiave: antimicrobial resistance

Prevalence of ESBL-Producing Escherichia coli on Neck Skin in Slaughtered Broilers Raised on Conventional, Antibiotic-Free, and Organic Farms

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) among commensal Escherichia coli from poultry is a growing concern for food safety and public health. This study investigated AMR patterns in E. coli isolated from broiler neck skin at slaughter, comparing organic, antibiotic-free (ATB-free), and conventional production systems. A total of 375 samples were collected from two Italian slaughterhouses and tested […]