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Longitudinal study of prevalence of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli from turkeys and swine grown in close proximity

Wright, S.L.; Carver, D.K.; Siletzky, R.M.; Romine, S.; Morrow, W.E.M.; Kathariou, S.

Journal of Food Protection 71(9): 1791-1796

2008


ISSN/ISBN: 0362-028X
PMID: 18810862
DOI: 10.4315/0362-028x-71.9.1791
Accession: 032196819

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Eastern North Carolina is a major contributor to both turkey and swine production in the United States. In this region, turkeys and swine are frequently grown in close proximity and by common growers. To further characterize colonization of turkeys and swine with Campylobacter in such a setting, we investigated the prevalence of thermophilic campylobacters in eight paired operations involving turkey farms in close proximity to finishing swine farms.

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