Molecular Profiling of Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria Isolated from Cloacal Swab Samples of Slaughtered Chickens in Bauchi Metropolis
P. Moses, U.S Abdullahi, M.Y Iliyasu, T. Inusa, S. Ismail, R.D Umar, H. Tahir & Z.M Kabeer · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2025
Background: Poultry, particularly chickens, are a major source of protein worldwide. However, the overuse of antibiotics in poultry farming has led to the emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, which can pose serious public health risks. The cloacal region of chickens c...