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

Abstract Background Salmonella is a major zoonotic food-borne pathogen that persists on poultry farms, and animals undergo reinfection with endemic strains. The present study aimed to investigate the characteristics and dissemination of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella within and between broiler f...

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Main Authors: Ke Shang, Bai Wei, Min Kang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-018-1590-1