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Fecal samples collected on arrival (t<jats:sub>0<\/jats:sub>), on the 3rd (t<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub>) and on the 10th day after surgery (t<jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub>) were screened for ESBL-EC. All isolates were further investigated using whole genome sequences. In total, 81 of 98 horses met the inclusion criteria for this study. ESBL-EC identified in samples available at t<jats:sub>0<\/jats:sub>, t<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub> and t<jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub> were 4.8% (SSG) and 9.7% (5DG), 37% (SSG) and 47.2% (5DG) as well as 55.6% (SSG) and 56.8% (5DG), respectively. Regardless of the P\/G PAP regimen, horses were 9.12 times (95% CI 2.79\u201329.7) more likely to carry ESBL-EC at t<jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub> compared to t<jats:sub>0<\/jats:sub> (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.001) and 15.64 times (95% CI 4.57\u201353.55) more likely to carry ESBL-EC at t<jats:sub>2<\/jats:sub> compared to t<jats:sub>0<\/jats:sub> (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic> &amp;lt; 0.001). ESBL-EC belonging to sequence type (ST) 10, ST86, ST641, and ST410 were the most prevalent lineages, with <jats:italic>bla<\/jats:italic><jats:sub><jats:italic>CTX<\/jats:italic><\/jats:sub><jats:sub>\u2013<\/jats:sub><jats:sub><jats:italic>M<\/jats:italic><\/jats:sub><jats:sub>\u2013<\/jats:sub><jats:sub>1<\/jats:sub> (60%) being the dominant ESBL gene. A close spatio-temporal relationship between isolates sharing a particular ST was revealed by genome analysis, strongly indicating local spread. Consequently, hospitalization itself has a strong impact on ESBL-EC isolation rates in horses, possibly masking differences between distinct PAP regimens. The results of this study reveal accumulation and spread of multi-drug resistant ESBL-EC among horses subjected to colic surgery with different P\/G PAP regimens, challenging the local hygiene management system and work-place safety of veterinary staff. 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