Understanding the transmission dynamics of Escherichia coli O157:H7 super-shedding infections in feedlot cattle

Background The presence of Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) super-shedding cattle in feedlots has the potential to increase the overall number (bio-burden) of E. coli O157:H7 in the environment. It is important to identify factors to reduce the bio-burden of E. coli O157 in feedlots by cla...

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Main Authors: Elizabeth M. Antaki-Zukoski, Xunde Li, Bruce Hoar, John M. Adaska, Barbara A. Byrne, Edward R. Atwill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2021-12-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/12524.pdf