Metagenomics of Antimicrobial and Heavy Metal Resistance in the Cecal Microbiome of Fattening Pigs Raised without Antibiotics
Paiboon Tunsagool, Wuttichai Mhuantong, Sithichoke Tangphatsornruang, Nutthee Am-in, Rungtip Chuanchuen, Taradon Luangtongkum, Gunnaporn Suriyaphol
Abstract
(W) genes interrelated to different predominant bacteria in each group, showing the potential role of major bacteria as reservoirs of AMR genes. In addition, chromosomal Cu and Zn resistance genes were also observed in both pig groups, not depending on the use of Cu and Zn additives in both farms. The association of MRGs and AMR genotypes and phenotypes together with the method to re-sensitize bacteria to antibiotics should be studied further to unveil the cause of high resistance genes and solve the problems.
Topics & Concepts
PrevotellaTetracyclineBacteroidesMicrobiologyBiologyFusobacteriumMicrobiomeAntibiotic resistanceAntibioticsBacteriaBifidobacteriumLactobacillusGeneticsPharmaceutical and Antibiotic Environmental ImpactsGut microbiota and healthParasitic Infections and Diagnostics