Background and Goals of AMR in Slaughterhouses
This case study aimed to assess the prevalence and distribution of AMR pathogens within slaughterhouse environments in the United States. Understanding these patterns is vital for implementing effective control measures to prevent the spread of AMR bacteria.
Materials and Methods
Environmental and carcass samples were collected from multiple slaughterhouses across the U.S. Isolates were tested for resistance to a panel of antibiotics using standard microbiological techniques.
Results for the study on AMR in Slaughterhouses
High levels of AMR were detected in both environmental and carcass samples, with resistance observed against antibiotics such as ciprofloxacin, gentamicin, and tetracycline. The study identified critical control points within the slaughterhouse process where interventions could reduce the spread of resistant pathogens.
Conclusion for the study on AMR in Slaughterhouses
The findings emphasize the need for stringent hygiene practices, regular monitoring, and targeted interventions within slaughterhouses to control the dissemination of AMR bacteria.
Keywords
Antimicrobial Resistance, Slaughterhouses, Environmental Samples, Carcass Samples, Antibiotic Resistance
References
- Johnson, J. R., et al. (2023). Antimicrobial resistance in slaughterhouses: A case study from the United States. Journal of Food Protection, 86(1), 45–52. https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-22-123
Copyright
This case study is adapted from the article “Antimicrobial resistance in slaughterhouses: A case study from the United States” published in the Journal of Food Protection (2023). The original work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), permitting unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and source are credited.
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This lesson paraphrases and adapts content from the original research by Johnson et al. (2023). All rights to the original publication remain with the authors and the journal. This material is intended solely for educational and teaching purposes. Any commercial use or reproduction of the original work without permission is prohibited. You can view the full paper here: https://doi.org/10.4315/JFP-22-123
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