Antibiotic Resistance among the Faecal Bacterial Isolates of Dairy, Unorganized and Free Range Cattle

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Authors

  • Ramyani Chattopadhyay
     Department of Microbiology, Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata ,IN
  • Nishith Kumar Pal
     Department of Microbiology, Calcutta School of Tropical Medicine, Kolkata ,IN

Keywords:

ESβ, L, Resistance, Cattle.

Abstract

A total of 132 bacterial isolates Escherichia coli obtained from faecal samples of organized dairy, unorganized khatal and free rang animals between May 2007- February 2008 were studied to generate data regarding the prevalence of ESβL (Extended-spectrum β-lactamase) and antibiotic resistant bacterial strains in above three sources. ESβL production was significantly (p<0.01) more prevalent among organized dairy cattle which indicates selection of resistant E. coli in organized dairy due to abuse of antibiotics.

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Volume 5, Issue 2, December 2008

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