Effect of conventional and organic production practices on the prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Campylobacter spp. in poultry

Authors :: Luangtongkum, Taradon
Morishita, Teresa Y.
Ison, Aaron J.
Shouxiong Huang
McDermott, Patrick F.
Source :: Applied and Environmental Microbiology. May, 2006, Vol. 72 Issue 5, p3600, 8 p.
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: The prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of Campylobacter isolates from both conventionally raised and organically raised broilers and turkeys are determined. The analysis has revealed the effect of conventional and organic poultry production practices on antimicrobial resistance of Campylobacter on poultry farms.

Subjects :: Campylobacter -- Genetic aspects
Drug resistance in microorganisms -- Research
Anti-infective agents -- Chemical properties
Poultry plants -- Environmental aspects
Biological sciences

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