Distribution of the pco Gene Cluster and Associated Genetic Determinants among Swine Escherichia coli from a Controlled Feeding Trial
Copper is used as an alternative to antibiotics for growth promotion and disease prevention. However, bacteria developed tolerance mechanisms for elevated copper concentrations, including those encoded by the pco operon in Gram-negative bacteria. Using cohorts of weaned piglets, this study showed th...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-10-01
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| Series: | Genes |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/9/10/504 |