Bayesian estimation of diagnostic accuracy of fecal culture and PCR-based tests for the detection of Salmonella enterica in California cull dairy cattle

Epidemiological studies of low prevalence disease problems are often hindered by the high cost of diagnostic testing. The objective of this study was to evaluate PCR screening of both individual and pooled fecal samples from culled dairy cows for the invA gene of Salmonella followed by culture to de...

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Main Authors: John M. Adaska, Pius S. Ekong, Kristin A. Clothier, Deniece R. Williams, Paul V. Rossitto, Terry W. Lehenbauer, Edward R. Atwill, Xunde Li, Sharif S. Aly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2020-01-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/8310.pdf