"Antibiotic resistant bacteria are, however, found in the environment as well. Intense use of antibiotics for livestock and other agricultural practices contributes to this pool of resistance. But not all cases of resistance are caused by direct use of antibiotics. Many metals, including mercury, lead, cadmium, cobalt, nickel, copper, and vanadium, are often correlated with antibiotic resistance."
Bowne, D. R. and Wohl, D. L. A Landscape Perspective on Antibiotic Resistance. Some citation information not available. http://www.citeulike.org/user/HEIRS/article/8316766
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