JOURNAL ARTICLE

Investigation of the environmental presence of Salmonella spp. in finishing pigs at commercial swine farms in Kansas (USA).

  • Published In: Letters in Applied Microbiology, 2023, v. 76, n. 6. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Harrison, Olivia L; Li, KaWang; Gebhardt, Jordan T; Paulk, Chad B; Woodworth, Jason C; Rensing, Susan; Jones, Cassandra K; Trinetta, Valentina 3 of 3

Abstract

This study focuses on evaluating the presence, distribution, and antimicrobial resistance of Salmonella spp. in finishing pigs at five commercial swine farms in Kansas, USA. Among 186 samples collected from feces and various environmental sites, 14% of suspected Salmonella samples were confirmed positive by PCR, primarily from feces and areas prone to fecal contamination, with Salmonella serotype Braenderup most common in environmental samples and Infantis, Agona, and Montevideo found in fecal samples. Multidrug-resistant Salmonella, particularly Salm. Agona, was detected on one farm, expressing resistance to multiple critically important antimicrobials. The findings highlight the importance of targeted cleaning and sanitizing practices in areas with high fecal contact to reduce Salmonella presence in swine production environments.

Additional Information

  • Source:Letters in Applied Microbiology. 2023/06, Vol. 76, Issue 6, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Consumer Health
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0266-8254
  • DOI:10.1093/lambio/ovad065
  • Accession Number:169773462
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