Transmission and genetic diversity of <it>Enterococcus faecalis </it>among layer chickens during hatch

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies on transmission of <it>Enterococcus faecalis </it>among chickens during hatch have not been carried out so far. Information about vertical transmission and subsequent spreading and colonization of the cloacal muco...

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Main Authors: Christensen Henrik, Bisgaard Magne, Olsen Rikke H, Fertner Mette E
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/53/1/56