Antimicrobial resistance of human pathogenic Y. enterocolitica and Y. pseudotuberculosis of porcine and human origin and variation between pig farms
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The SafePork conference series began in 1996 to bring together international researchers, industry, and government agencies to discuss current Salmonella research and identify research needs pertaining to both pig and pork production. In subsequent years topics of research presented at these conferences expanded to include other chemical and biological hazards to pig and pork production.
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Yersiniosis is the third most frequent reported zoonose in Europe and caused by human pathogenic Y. enterocolitica and Y. pseudotuberculosis. Consumption of pork is the main source of human infection and healthy pigs have been identified as the primary reservoir. During pig production, antimicrobial agents are administered as treatment or prophylaxis, inducing antibiotic resistance. Nevertheless, little information is available about (1) the susceptibility of human pathogenic Y. enterocolitica and Y. pseudotuberculosis of porcine and human isolates to antibiotics; (2) the antimicrobial resistance patterns on pig farms and (3) the relation between the antimicrobial use at the farm and the resistance level of porcine isolates.