X
XLinkedinWhatsAppTelegramTelegram
0

Netherlands - Report on MRSA in the animal production chain

MRSA spreads throughout the Dutch intensive livestock farming sectors. Among pig farms, 68.3% of 202 farms tested positive for MRSA.
14 December 2009
X
XLinkedinWhatsAppTelegramTelegram
0
MRSA spreads throughout the Dutch intensive livestock farming sectors. Among pig farms, 68.3% of 202 farms tested positive for MRSA.

The MRSA clone that is most frequently observed is ST398 – a type that spreads easily within animal populations. In livestock farming an increased risk of MRSA carriage has currently been established in those working with pigs or veal calves.


Article Comments

This area is not intended to be a place to consult authors about their articles, but rather a place for open discussion among pig333.com users.
Leave a new Comment

Access restricted to 333 users. In order to post a comment you must be logged in.

You are not subscribed to this list pig333.com in 3 minutes

Weekly newsletter with all the pig333.com updates

Log in and sign up on the list

Related articles

MRSA thrives even without antibiotics

17-Oct-2011
The MRSA bacterium, which is resistant to antibiotics, has spread rapidly in the past few years on pig farms. Extensive use of antibiotics is thought to help it spread, but reducing the use of antibiotics is not enough to eliminate MRSA on pig farms.

Welcome to 333

Connect, share, and interact with the largest community of professionals in the swine industry.

Celebrating 137879Users on 333!

Sign upAlready a member?

The most...

tags

Sign up
login