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Antimicrobial Resistance Associated with Poultry and Poultry Litter Microbiota

Objective

<p>1. Evaluate prevalence of antimicrobial resistance among foodborne pathogens and commensals in production environments (birds, litter, surrounding facilities). 2. Determine the effect of litter age on prevalence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) bacteria in poultry production facilities.</p>

Investigators
Cook, Kimberly
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2016
End date
2017
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
ARS (NP108)
Project number
6040-32000-008-02S
Accession number
431566
Categories
Antimicrobial Resistance
Bacterial Pathogens
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