Antibiotic resistant gene found in SEQ horses

Research into a common environmental germ that can cause severe infections in people and animals has raised concern that horses are starting to develop antibiotic resistance towards it.

The University of the Sunshine Coast study examined the prevalence of the bug P. aeruginosa in Australian wild birds, native wildlife, livestock and domestic animals.

Declared a priority pathogen by the World Health Organisation, the bacteria poses a threat to medical, veterinary and agriculture practices globally.

The University of the Sunshine Coast study examined the prevalence of the bug P. aeruginosa in Australian wild birds, native wildlife, livestock and domestic animals.

Declared a priority pathogen by the World Health Organisation, the bacteria poses a threat to medical, veterinary and agriculture practices globally.

The University of the Sunshine Coast study examined the prevalence of the bug P. aeruginosa in Australian wild birds, native wildlife, livestock and domestic animals.

Declared a priority pathogen by the World Health Organisation, the bacteria poses a threat to medical, veterinary and agriculture practices globally.

The University of the Sunshine Coast study examined the prevalence of the bug P. aeruginosa in Australian wild birds, native wildlife, livestock and domestic animals.

Declared a priority pathogen by the World Health Organisation, the bacteria poses a threat to medical, veterinary and agriculture practices globally.

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