Researchers at the Ohio State University are expressing some concern regarding an antibiotic resistant gene discovered at a U.S. pig farm.
However, as the National Pork Board points out, the U.S. pork supply is safe.
The resistant gene identified in the study was not found in a market hog, and there was no threat to food safety.
The gene was found in one farrowing barn at a single U.S. pig farm.
Pork Checkoff officials say they are eager to analyze the initial findings, alongside its authors, and better understand results of the study.
Ohio State University researchers acknowledge it is unknown how the bacteria was introduced to the farm and that it could have been introduced by an outside source.
The checkoff says the conclusions drawn without further validation, replication and research demonstrate the issue requires additional study.
