Abstract:Dairy calves, particularly pre-weaned calves have been identified as a common source of multidrug (MDR) resistant E. coli. However, the strains and whether their resistance genes are plasmid or chromosomally located have not been well characterised. Our study examined the phenotype and genotype of antimicrobial resistant E. coli isolated from young calves (≤ 14 days old). Recto-anal swab enrichments from 40 dairy calves located on four dairy farms were examined for tetracycline, streptomycin, ciprofloxacin, an… Show more
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