Bacteria from manure of free-range chickens
This study characterized the temporal dynamics, taxonomic diversity, and antibiotic resistance profiles of dominant bacterial communities isolated from the manure of free-range chickens in the Philippines. Results highlight the manure of free-range chickens as a potential reservoir of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, posing ecological and public health concerns, and emphasize the urgent need for targeted interventions in antibiotic stewardship and poultry waste management practices.