Cut animal transport times to reduce rise of superbugs, says EU agency

Euractiv | Oct 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM
  • Animal transportation times should be cut to reduce the risk of spreading antimicrobial resistance.
  • The impact of the duration of transport is key as longer transport times allow for greater bacterial multiplication and transmission of bacteria between animals.
  • It notes that specific scientific studies on the issue of the spread of AMR among animals during transport are lacking, highlighting several data gaps and recommendations for future research.