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Distribution and dissemination of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella in broiler farms with or without enrofloxacin use.

Ke ShangBai WeiMin Kang
Published in: BMC veterinary research (2018)
The present study highlights the occurrence of horizontal transmission and cyclic contamination with antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella in broiler farms owned by the same company. Litter may be a good indicator of indoor environmental contamination with antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella on farms. Additionally, enrofloxacin use may be one of the factors promoting resistance towards it in Salmonella.
Keyphrases
  • escherichia coli
  • listeria monocytogenes
  • risk assessment
  • staphylococcus aureus
  • health risk
  • human health
  • drinking water
  • heat stress
  • air pollution
  • heavy metals