Is farming fuelling antibiotic resistance?
Nearly half of the farms tested showed some form of resistance to cephalosporins.
Panorama investigation highlights challenges facing the industry
During this week's episode of Panorama, BBC reporter Tom Heap asked: "Is farming fuelling one of the biggest health threats facing humanity?". The programme revealed some concerning facts and drew attention to the challenges faced by the farming industry.
In four out of 20 samples taken from pig farms, MRSE was identified and nearly half of the farms tested showed some form of resistance to cephalosporins. Third and fourth generation cephalosporins have been identified as critically important for human medicine.
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