Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem that impacts on public health, animal health and welfare. It is a phenomenon involving antibiotic products, bacterial species, resistance genes and resistance mechanisms. This research group has been conducting studies on this health problem with a one health approach for several years. The activity of the group includes both field research, e.g. prevalence studies, and in vitro studies on resistance characteristics of indicator and pathogenic microorganisms; molecular epidemiology studies are also carried out, which provide information on the factors leading to the development and spread of antibiotic resistance. Among the various activity focuses: urinary tract infections, which are diseases for which high amounts of antibiotics are prescribed; the study of alternative products to antibiotic drugs, such as oils and honeys; the monitoring of indicator bacteria (E. coli, MRSA, MRSP) in domestic animals and wildlife; the spread of AMR in hospitals; the exposure of people to AMR determinants in the animal farming environment. The team works with groups belonging to various sectors of the department (pharmacology, surgery, pathology, Non-Conventional Animals Centre).

• Antibiotic resistance in pig farms: in vivo and post-mortem surveillance in farms categorised with the Classyfarm system
• Creation of a network for the communication and reduction of the risk of spread of antimicrobial resistance in exposed workers
• Genotypic characterization of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from rabbit
• Colistin resistance in avian escherichia coli strains
• Comparison of antibiotic resistance profiles between uropathogenic E. coli isolated from cat and human
• Changes in antimicrobial resistance of enteric E. coli isolated from dogs during a period of hospitalization

• Tarakdjian J., Capello K, Pasquali D., Santini A., Cunial G., Scollo A., Mannelli A., Tomao P., Vonesch N., Di Martino G. - Antimicrobial use on Italian Pig Farms and its Relationship with Husbandry Practices - Animals 2020 10 417.
• Franceschini G., Bottino M., Millet I., Martello E., Zaltron F., Favretto AR, Vonesch N., Tomao P., Mannelli A. - Assessment of the Exposure of Turkey Farmers to Antimicrobial Resistance Associated with Working Practices - Veterinary Sciences 2019 13
• Bellato A., Bullone M., Stella M.C., Nebbia P., Robino P., Perona G., Tarducci A. - Validation of a suitable protocol for the isolation of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus spp. from the nares of healthy horses - Abstract book 37th Annual VCRS Symposium 2019 151
• Giusto G., Beretta G., Vercelli C., Valle E., Iussich S., Borghi R., Odetti P., Monacelli F., Tramuta C., Grego E., Nebbia P., Robino P., Odore R., Gandini M. - Pectin-honey hydrogel: Characterization, antimicrobial activity and biocompatibility - BIO-MEDICAL MATERIALS AND ENGINEERING 2018 347-356
• Lee H. K., DeVito V., Vercelli C., Tramuta C., Nebbia P., Re G., Kovalenko K., Giorgi M. - Ex vivo antibacterial activity of levofloxacin against Escherichia coli and its pharmacokinetic profile following intravenous and oral administrations in broilers - RESEARCH IN VETERINARY SCIENCE 2017 26-33
• Tonda-Turo C., Ruini F., Argentati M., Di Girolamo N., Robino P., Nebbia P., Ciardelli G. - Porous CS based membranes with improved antimicrobial properties for the treatment of infected wound in veterinary applications - MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. C, BIOMIMETIC MATERIALS, SENSORS AND SYSTEMS 2016 416-426
• Grego E., Robino P., Tramuta C., Giusto G., Boi M., Colombo R., Serra G., Chiadò Cutin S., Gandini, M., Nebbia P. - Evaluation of antimicrobial activity of Italian honey for wound healing application in veterinary medicine - SCHWEIZER ARCHIV FUR TIERHEILKUNDE 2016 521-527
• Nebbia P., Tramuta C., Odore R., Nucera D., Zanatta R., Robino P. - Genetic and phenotypic characterisation of Escherichia coli producing cefotaximase-type extended-spectrum β-lactamases: first evidence of the ST131 clone in cats with urinary infections in Italy - JOURNAL OF FELINE MEDICINE AND SURGERY 2014 1-7.
• Nebbia P., Odore R., Tramuta C., Malabaila A., Robino P. - Prevalenza di Escherichia coli uropatogeni multiresistenti isolati da cane e uomo – VETERINARIA 2015 51-55
• Nebbia P., Robino P., Tramuta C., Beccati M., Peano A. - In vitro evaluation of the antimicrobial activity of two products containing chlorhexidine and Melaleuca oil on bacteria and yeasts isolated from dogs – VETERINARIA 2008 63-67

• Prof. L. Alban, Danish Agriculture & Food Council.
• Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale del Piemonte, Liguria e Valle d’Aosta
• Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale della Lombardia e dell’Emilia Romagna
• ASL CN1, distretto di Savigliano/Fossano
• Ordine Medici Veterinari della Provincia di Cuneo