Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Subsurface Tile Drainage from Manure Amended Fields

Authors: Michelle Soupir (Iowa State University) , Hannah Guyer (Iowa State University) , Adina Howe (Iowa State University) , Daniel S. Andersen (Iowa State University) , Elliot Rossow (Iowa State University) , Thomas Moorman (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Abstract

In order to prevent the spread of disease in animal feeding operations, antimicrobials often are added to animal feed or water. Tylosin and tetracycline are two of the most commonly used veterinary antibiotics in the swine industry. This multi-year study aims to track the transport of antibiotic resistant bacteria (ARB) from the land-applied manure to the subsurface water drainage systems, with consideration to the field management practices in place.

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How to Cite: Soupir, M. , Guyer, H. , Howe, A. , Andersen, D. S. , Rossow, E. & Moorman, T. (2019) “Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria in Subsurface Tile Drainage from Manure Amended Fields”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2018(1).