Erika Esposito

Submitted: 23 December 2025 You are already at the latest version Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global threat to human, animal and environmental health, underscoring the need for integrated surveillance to understand its dynamics and ecosystem interactions. This study investigated the potential of swifts (Apus spp.), long-distance migratory birds, as valuable bioindicator of environmental AMR dissemination.

You are already at the latest version In small animal practice, blood cultures (BCs) are essential for diagnosing bacterial bloodstream infections (BSIs), guiding targeted antimicrobial therapy particularly in relation to the rise of multidrug-resistant (MDR) pathogens. This study analyzed 96 positive BCs from dogs and cats at the Veterinary University Hospital (VUH) of Bologna (2020–2024), assessing bacterial prevalence, antimicrobial resistance, and associated risk factors.

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