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Incidence of antibiotic resistance in fecal Escherichia coli isolated from commercial swine farms.

Authors :
Mathew, A.G.
Upchurch, W.G.
Chattin, S. E.
Source :
Journal of Animal Science. Feb98, Vol. 76 Issue 2, p429. 6p. 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Focuses on the sampling of 10 swine pigs in determining patterns of resistance of fecal Escherichia coli to antibiotics commonly used. Information on the use of antibiotics; Why bacterial resistance to antibiotics has caused concerned among health specialists and consumer groups; Selection of two commercial swine farms from various regions of Tennessee; Outline of the methodology of the study.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218812
Volume :
76
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Animal Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
249289
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2527/1998.762429x