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Effect of Distillers Grains on E. Coli O157:H7 in Finishing Feedlot Cattle

Objective

Determine the effect of feeding distillers grains on the shedding of E. coli O157:H7 in finishing feedlot cattle.

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Approach: We will collect hide and feces samples from 300 control and 300 cattle fed diets supplemented with distillers grains. Cattle will be sampled every 28 days for ten months. These samples will be tested for the prevalence and level of E. coli O157:H7.

Investigators
Wheeler, Tommy Lee
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2007
End date
2008
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
5438-42000-013-14T
Accession number
412678
Categories
Escherichia coli