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Prevalence and characterization of the main enteric pathogens in the environment of pig farms
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This research project studied the prevalence of the main enteric pathogens in the environment of pig farms, and characterized both their phenotype and genotype. More precisely, the prevalence of Salmonella and Campylobacter among farm workers in direct contact with pigs, and among these animals has been studied. Also, evaluation of the antimicrobial resistance profiles of farms using (or not) the antibiotics tetracycline and enrofloxacin, and characterized the genetic loci responsible for this antibioresistance in these bacteria and in indicator microorganisms (E. coli) have been made. With regards to resistance of Campylobacter coli to tetracyclin, resistant strains in the herds of 51% of pig farms administrating this antibiotic and in 34% of the farms not using it have been found. Resistant strains of C. coli against enrofloxacin in 13% and 24% of herds using it or not, respectively has also been found. However, in both cases, these differences were not statistically significant. No strains of Salmonella and C. coli were found among workers. There was no significant difference concerning the resistance to tetracyclin between strains of E. coli found among workers in direct contact with herds using or not this antibiotic. This study shows that the resistance profiles of herds to antibiotics are only weakly associated with the antibiotics used. Furthermore, prevalence of Campylobacter and Salmonella among people in direct contact with animals appeared very weak.
Influence of Phytase on Water-Soluble Phosphorus in Poultry and Swine Manure
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Site Characterization Manual – For the development of Intensive livestock Operations and Earthen Manure Storage
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The purpose of this document is to describe the prairie geologic and hydrogeologic setting and to introduce the reader to the physical systems typically found in the agricultural regions of the Canadian Prairies; to describe the information required to characterize specific sites for manure storage; to describe a process which should be followed to collect the required information; to define geologically secure conditions for storing liquid manure; and establish geologic thresholds at which enhanced design is necessary for storing liquid manure. This document focuses on the storage of liquid manure. Although many principles of this document may relate to solid manure storage, or even manure application and use, the primary application of this information is for the storage of liquid manure or contaminated runoff. This document concentrates on aspects of environmental protection, rather than on structural engineering criteria. The primary audience for this document is consulting or design engineers, along with livestock developers. The document will also assist other parties and agencies, such as municipal governments and local stakeholders, to understand how manure storage design decisions are made. Although this document describes a process for characterizing sites, and establishes thresholds requiring enhanced design, this document should not be taken as exhaustive or comprehensive. Developers, operators, design engineers and regulatory agencies share a responsibility to see that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure the environmental suitability of sites for specific intensive livestock operations.
Nutrient Uptake of Hybrid and Common Bermudagrass Fertilized with Broiler Litter
Posted in: Environment by admin on January 1, 2004 | No Comments
EMS's in Agriculture Gathering Steam
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