Repeated disinfectant use in broiler houses and pig nursery units does not affect disinfectant and antibiotic susceptibility in Escherichia coli field isolates

Repeated disinfectant use in broiler houses and pig nursery units does not affect disinfectant and antibiotic susceptibility in Escherichia coli field isolates

Abstract Background Disinfectants are frequently used in animal production to reduce or eliminate the load of infectious agents and parasites in buildings and equipment associated with the housing or transportation of animals. There are growing concerns that the use of disinfectants would select for...

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Main Authors: H. Maertens, E. Van Coillie, S. Millet, S. Van Weyenberg, N. Sleeckx, E. Meyer, J. Zoons, J. Dewulf, K. De Reu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Disinfectants
Antibiotic resistance
Disinfectant susceptibility
Escherichia coli
Pigs
Poultry
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02342-2

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