Prevalence of methicillin-resistant staphylococci (MRS+) in pigs and farm workers
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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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This study aims to dctcnnine the prevalence of MRSA and other methicillin resistant staphylococci in swine and swine fann workers. We collected swab and fecal samples from 96 pigs of 6-9 weeks of age from four fam1s in Ohio. Swab samples were collected from both anterior nares and fecal samples directly from the rectum of corresponding pigs. Nasal and oropharyngeal samples were collected from consenting farm workers. Samples were processed following conventional cultural methods and we used methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus selective agar (MRSA Chromagar®).