Antimicrobial resistance is prevalent in bacteria from horses, particularly E. coli. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus is common in hospitalized horses.

‘Antimicrobial resistance is a significant problem for both human and veterinary medicine. It is prevalent in bacteria from horses, particularly E. coli. Methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) can be common in hospitalized horses, but it is less frequently present in the general equine population.’

Dr. Thomas Maddox, lead author of the review, said, "Whilst we are starting to see the emergence of research looking at some resistant bacteria from horses such as MRSA and resistant E. coli, there are still many other significant bacteria for which we have little information on how much of a problem exists. Perhaps more importantly, we have only a limited knowledge of what factors contribute to drive antimicrobial resistance, particularly in species such as horses; a better understanding of this is vital if we are to make useful attempts to limit the extent of the problem."





Source-Eurekalert