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Exploring antimicrobial resistance in autochthonous Portuguese hens: a study of...
Jesus, Rita; Ribeiro, Virgínia; Dantas, Rui; Freitas, Ana R.; Brito, Nuno V.; Quinteira, Sandra; Miranda, CarlaBackground: The widespread use of antibiotics in intensive animal farming significantly contributes to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), posing a serious global public health threat [1]. Despite this, little is known about the role of autochthonous Portuguese laying hens as reservoirs of antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli. Raised in extensive farming systems with reduced antibiotic exposure, these indigenous b...
A preliminary investigation of Salmonella populations in indigenous portuguese ...
Miranda, Carla; Batista, Sónia; Mateus, Teresa Letra; Vieira-Pinto, Madalena; Ribeiro, Virgínia; Dantas, Rui; Brito, Nuno V.The sustainability of agroecological systems, biodiversity protection, animal welfare, and consumer demand for higher quality products from alternative and extensive farming methods have reinforced interest in local breeds that are well adapted to low-input environments. However, food safety needs to be safeguarded to reinforce consumer confidence. The aim of this study was to conduct a preliminary investigatio...