Abstract:PM originating from large‐scale beef cattle feed yards was shown to spread antibiotics, antibiotic resistance genes (ARG) to tetracycline, and ruminant‐associated microbes (EHP. 2015:123:337–343). To acquire firsthand information on the industrial practice of implementing preventive measures to minimize or avoid the PM, we have undertaken an in‐depth field survey at a Feed yard Z, (Name withheld), Quemado, Texas. 16,000 cattle reside in feedlot, which is obtained mainly from Mexico and around the area. Upon ar… Show more
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