"Footbaths in Farms Linked to Antimicrobial Resistance, Study Finds"

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"Footbaths in Farms Linked to Antimicrobial Resistance, Study Finds"
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Research from the University of Nottingham has shown that wastewater from copper and zinc footbaths used in dairy farming can cause spikes in antibiotic-resistant bacteria in slurry. The study highlights the need for improved wastewater management practices to mitigate antimicrobial resistance on farms.

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