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Growth and Salmonella Dissemination in Pigs given Probiotics in their Diet

Objective

The objective of this cooperative research project is to evaluate the extent of dissemination of Salmonella from gastrointestinal lumen to regional lymph nodes within 3 hours of inoculation.

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Nine pigs will be fed probiotics. Rectal swabs will be taken every 3 to 4 days after inoculation. On day 17, all 12 pigs will be inoculated (intranasal) with Salmonella typhimurium 3 hours prior to necropsy. Space allocations will be maintained as per ACUC guidelines. Histopathology and microbiological evaluations will be performed after necropsy.

Investigators
Stabel, Thomas
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2001
End date
2004
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
3625-32000-052-01R
Accession number
405552
Categories
Salmonella