INTERPRETIVE SUMMARIES, MAY 2025

Invited review: Antimicrobial resistance genes in milk—A 10-year systematic review and critical comment. By Sievers et al., page 4508. Acquired antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is programmed by AMR genes, and the occurrence of such AMR genes in milk is frequently investigated. Antimicrobial resistance genes can indicate a risk of treatment failure for the cow, a risk for human health due to consumption, or both. Thus, milk monitoring should place a stronger focus on AMR that are relevant for cattle and human health.