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Assessment of phenotypic and genotypic diversity of Escherichia coli shed by healthy lactating dairy cattle.
Foodborne pathogens and disease - 1 Feb 2008
Houser Beth A, Donaldson Sarah C, Padte Ravi, Sawant Ashish A, DebRoy Chitrita, Jayarao Bhushan M
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A study was conducted to assess the diversity among fecal Escherichia coli from healthy lactating cattle. E. coli (n = 100) isolates from 10 healthy lactating dairy cows of a Pennsylvania dairy herd were examined for phenotypic and genotypic characteristics. Results revealed 26, 58, 10, and 6 E. coli isolates belonged to phylogenetic groups A, B1, B2, and D respectively. Overall, 63 serotypes, nine antibiotic...
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