Distribution, quantitative load and characterization of Salmonella associated with swine farms in upper-northern Thailand

• Main Authors: Tadee P., Kumpapong K., Sinthuya D., Yamsakul P., Chokesajjawatee N., Nuanualsuwan S., Pornsukarom S., Molla B.Z., Gebreyes W.A., Patchanee P.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Korean Society of Veterinary Science 2014
• Online Access: http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84902317647&partnerID=40&md5=b1c3020b8768648da48ec32c530259e5; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/handle/6653943832/7450
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

This study was conducted to analyze the prevalence and quantitative loads of Salmonella spp. on pig farms in Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Thailand to assess loading levels before slaughtering. The serotype diversity, antimicrobial-resistance pattern and pulse-field type of Salmonella spp. were also characte...