Risk Factors for Antimicrobial Resistance in Turkey Farms: A Cross-Sectional Study in Three European Countries.

Food-producing animals are an important reservoir and potential source of transmission of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to humans. However, research on AMR in turkey farms is limited. This study aimed to identify risk factors for AMR in turkey farms in three European countries (Germany, France, and Spain).

Evaluation of a simplified Herd Health and Welfare Index for benchmarking in pig herds.

Objective: Animal welfare is a topic of increasing public interest, especially interventions for improving the welfare of food-producing animals are demanded. The Herd Health and Welfare Index (HHWI) was developed for the EU-research project "EFFORT" (Ecology from Farm to Fork Of microbial drug Resistance and Transmission) to measure health and welfare without interfering with the daily work of farmers. As improving welfare by increasing animal health can contribute to the reduction of antimicrobial usage, it is of great importance to measure the quality of welfare and health of pig herds as precondition for implementing improvement measures.

Association of intestinal colonization of ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae in poultry slaughterhouse workers with occupational exposure-A German pilot study.

Background: Bacteria that have acquired antimicrobial resistance, in particular ESBL-producing Enterobacteriaceae, are an important healthcare concern. Therefore, transmission routes and risk factors are of interest, especially for the carriage of ESBL-producing E. coli.

Dermatologic manifestations in end stage renal disease.

Skin manifestations are commonly seen in end stage renal disease (ESRD). Skin involvement in this population can be extensive and dramatically worsen quality of life. Close observation of the skin and nails of ESRD patients by clinicians allows for timely diagnosis and treatment, which ultimately improves quality of life and reduces mortality.