Deposition of resistant bacteria and resistome through FMT in germ‐free piglets

Abstract

Significance and Impact of the Study: Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is expecting to be a potentially useful tool for promoting intestinal health and improving outcomes in farm animals. This study showed a critical period in which early-life microbial exposure could have a profound influence on the enrichment of gut microbiota as well as transmission of antibiotic-resistant genes between pigs through swine faeces, which corresponds to the pattern of antibiotic consumption in the pig farm. Therefore, in the future, it is necessary to deeply understand the sources of resistance gene acquisition and be more cautious with FMT in animals.