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Prevalence of Shiga Toxin–Producing <i>Escherichia coli</i> and Associated Virulence Genes in Feces of Commercial Feedlot Cattle
2 Aug 2013
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The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) serogroups and associated virulence genes in feces of commercial feedlot cattle. During March to May 2011, fecal samples were collected from individual cattle (n=960) in 10 cohorts (cattle subpopulations within a feedlot) comprising 17,148 total steers that originated from 48 backgrounding operations in...
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