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View article: Occurrence and spread of carbapenemase‐producing Enterobacterales (CPE) in the food chain in the EU/EFTA. Part 1: 2025 update
Occurrence and spread of carbapenemase‐producing Enterobacterales (CPE) in the food chain in the EU/EFTA. Part 1: 2025 update Open
Carbapenemase‐producing Enterobacterales (CPE) have been reported in the food chain in 14 out of 30 EU/EFTA countries. Commonly reported genes are blaVIM‐1, blaOXA‐48 and blaOXA‐181, followed by blaNDM‐5 and blaIMI‐1. Escherichia coli, tar…
View article: Taxonomic and functional microbiota changes in dysenteric colitis produced by Brachyspira hyodysenteriae in pigs
Taxonomic and functional microbiota changes in dysenteric colitis produced by Brachyspira hyodysenteriae in pigs Open
Background The gut microbiota is essential for maintaining nutritional, physiological and immunological processes, but colonic infections such as swine dysentery, caused by Brachyspira hyodysenteriae (B. hyo) disrupt this homeostasis. This…
View article: Salmonella Control in Swine: A Thoughtful Discussion of the Pre- and Post-Harvest Control Approaches in Industrialized Countries
Salmonella Control in Swine: A Thoughtful Discussion of the Pre- and Post-Harvest Control Approaches in Industrialized Countries Open
Pork is among the major sources of human salmonellosis in developed countries. Since the 1990s, different surveys and cross-sectional studies, both national and international (i.e., the baseline studies performed in the European Union), ha…
View article: Fine-tuning of post-weaning pig microbiome structure and functionality by in-feed zinc oxide and antibiotics use
Fine-tuning of post-weaning pig microbiome structure and functionality by in-feed zinc oxide and antibiotics use Open
Introduction Post-weaning diarrhoea (PWD) is a multifactorial disease that affects piglets after weaning, contributing to productive and economic losses. Its control includes the use of in-feed prophylactic antibiotics and therapeutic zinc…
View article: <em>Salmonella typhimurium </em>Alteration of Small Intestine Metabolism Early after Infection Is Linked to Microbiome Changes
<em>Salmonella typhimurium </em>Alteration of Small Intestine Metabolism Early after Infection Is Linked to Microbiome Changes Open
Salmonella Typhimurium infection in pigs is characterized by an intense inflammatory response in early infection which seems to dysregulate host physiology including the gut microbiota. Both, changes in host physiology and microbiome compo…
View article: Detection and genetic characterization of enteric viruses in diarrhoea outbreaks from swine farms in Spain
Detection and genetic characterization of enteric viruses in diarrhoea outbreaks from swine farms in Spain Open
Background: The aim of this work was to study the prevalence and distribution of Porcine astrovirus (PAstV), Porcine kobuvirus (PKoV), Porcine torovirus (PToV), Mammalian orthoreovirus (MRV) and Porcine mastadenovirus (PAdV) as well as the…
View article: The Effect of Supplementation with Betaine and Zinc on In Vitro Large Intestinal Fermentation in Iberian Pigs under Heat Stress
The Effect of Supplementation with Betaine and Zinc on In Vitro Large Intestinal Fermentation in Iberian Pigs under Heat Stress Open
We investigated the effects of betaine and zinc on the in vitro fermentation of pigs under heat stress (HS). Twenty-four Iberian pigs (43.4 ± 1.2 kg) under HS (30 °C) were assigned to treatments for 4 weeks: control (unsupplemented), betai…
View article: Insights on the effects of antimicrobial and heavy metal usage on the antimicrobial resistance profiles of pigs based on culture-independent studies
Insights on the effects of antimicrobial and heavy metal usage on the antimicrobial resistance profiles of pigs based on culture-independent studies Open
Antimicrobial resistance is a global threat to human, animal, and environmental health. In pig production, antimicrobials and heavy metals such as zinc oxide are commonly used for treatment and prevention of disease. Nevertheless, the effe…
View article: Additional file 1 of Insights on the effects of antimicrobial and heavy metal usage on the antimicrobial resistance profiles of pigs based on culture-independent studies
Additional file 1 of Insights on the effects of antimicrobial and heavy metal usage on the antimicrobial resistance profiles of pigs based on culture-independent studies Open
Additional file 1. Methodologies used by studies investigating AMU and HMU associations with AMR in pig production. Table summarizing methodologies used by studies.
View article: Additional file 1 of Metagenomic comparison of the faecal and environmental resistome on Irish commercial pig farms with and without zinc oxide and antimicrobial usage
Additional file 1 of Metagenomic comparison of the faecal and environmental resistome on Irish commercial pig farms with and without zinc oxide and antimicrobial usage Open
Additional file 1: List of total MAGs and associated antimicrobial, heavy metal, and biocide resistance genes. The excel tables include sample IDs, binned MAGs per sample, taxonomic assignment, and found resistance genes on binned MAGs.
View article: Additional file 2 of Insights on the effects of antimicrobial and heavy metal usage on the antimicrobial resistance profiles of pigs based on culture-independent studies
Additional file 2 of Insights on the effects of antimicrobial and heavy metal usage on the antimicrobial resistance profiles of pigs based on culture-independent studies Open
Additional file 2. Key observations indicating associations between AMU and AMR in identified studies undertaken in pig production. Table of found AMU associations with AMR in pig production.
View article: Additional file 3 of Insights on the effects of antimicrobial and heavy metal usage on the antimicrobial resistance profiles of pigs based on culture-independent studies
Additional file 3 of Insights on the effects of antimicrobial and heavy metal usage on the antimicrobial resistance profiles of pigs based on culture-independent studies Open
Additional file 3. Key observations indicating associations between HMU and AMR in identified studies undertaken in pig production. Table of found HMU associations with AMR in pig production.
View article: Genomic Insights into the Mobilome and Resistome of Sentinel Microorganisms Originating from Farms of Two Different Swine Production Systems
Genomic Insights into the Mobilome and Resistome of Sentinel Microorganisms Originating from Farms of Two Different Swine Production Systems Open
This study provides the first integral genomic characterization of the resistome and mobilome of sentinel microorganisms for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) surveillance from two different swine production systems. Relevant differences were…
View article: Using Shotgun Sequencing to Describe the Changes Induced by In-Feed Zinc Oxide and Apramycin in the Microbiomes of Pigs One Week Postweaning
Using Shotgun Sequencing to Describe the Changes Induced by In-Feed Zinc Oxide and Apramycin in the Microbiomes of Pigs One Week Postweaning Open
Weaning is a critical period for piglets, during which potentially harmful bacteria such as Escherichia coli can increase in abundance in the intestine, creating digestive problems and diarrhea. In-feed antibiotics, the most frequent admin…
View article: Characterization and cross‐protection of experimental infections with SeCoV and two PEDV variants
Characterization and cross‐protection of experimental infections with SeCoV and two PEDV variants Open
The aim of this study was to characterize the infection of weaned pigs with swine enteric coronavirus (SeCoV) - a chimeric virus most likely originated from a recombination event between porcine epidemic diarrhoea virus (PEDV) and transmis…
View article: <i>In vitro</i> activity of essential oils against microbial isolates from otitis externa cases in dogs
<i>In vitro</i> activity of essential oils against microbial isolates from otitis externa cases in dogs Open
Despite the number of studies focused on the potential use of essential oils (EOs) as an alternative to conventional treatments of canine external otitis, there is controversy about their antimicrobial activity which could be explained by …
View article: Role played by the environment in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the food chain
Role played by the environment in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through the food chain Open
The role of food-producing environments in the emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in EU plant-based food production, terrestrial animals (poultry, cattle and pigs) and aquaculture was assessed. Among the various sources…
View article: In vitro Assessment of Antiviral Effect of Natural Compounds on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Coronavirus
In vitro Assessment of Antiviral Effect of Natural Compounds on Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Coronavirus Open
Organic acid and essential oils (EOs), well-known antimicrobials, could also possess antiviral activity, a characteristic which has not been completely addressed up to now. In this study, the effect of two organic acids (formic acid and so…
View article: Antimicrobial resistance in commensal Escherichia coli and Enterococcus spp. is influenced by production system, antimicrobial use, and biosecurity measures on Spanish pig farms
Antimicrobial resistance in commensal Escherichia coli and Enterococcus spp. is influenced by production system, antimicrobial use, and biosecurity measures on Spanish pig farms Open
Background Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global public health threat consequence of antimicrobial use (AMU) in human and animal medicine. In food-producing animals factors such as management, husbandry or biosecurity may impact AMU. …
View article: Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus impacts on gut microbiome in a strain virulence‐dependent fashion
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus impacts on gut microbiome in a strain virulence‐dependent fashion Open
Summary Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is a viral disease defined by reproductive problems, respiratory distress and a negative impact on growth rate and general condition. Virulent PRRS virus (PRRSV) strains have eme…
View article: Detection and Genetic Diversity of Porcine Coronavirus Involved in Diarrhea Outbreaks in Spain
Detection and Genetic Diversity of Porcine Coronavirus Involved in Diarrhea Outbreaks in Spain Open
Porcine enteric coronaviruses include some of the most relevant viral pathogens to the swine industry such as porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) or porcine transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) as well as several recently identifi…
View article: Effect of antimicrobial use and production system on <i>Campylobacter</i> spp., <i>Staphylococcus</i> spp. and <i>Salmonella</i> spp. resistance in Spanish swine: A cross‐sectional study
Effect of antimicrobial use and production system on <i>Campylobacter</i> spp., <i>Staphylococcus</i> spp. and <i>Salmonella</i> spp. resistance in Spanish swine: A cross‐sectional study Open
Antimicrobial resistance is a worldwide public health threat; hence, current trends tend to reduce antimicrobial use in food‐producing animals and to monitor resistance in primary production. This study aimed at evaluating the impact of an…