Effects of Diet Formulation on Zoonotic Pathogens in Swine Feces and Manure

Objective

<ol> <li> Determine the persistence of Salmonella in swine manure as affected by dietary
treatment. <li> Identify genes important for Salmonella colonization of the swine
gastrointestinal tract and persistence in manure.</ol>

More information

Approach: <ol> <li> The effects of dietary treatment on the duration of Salmonella persistence in
stored swine manure will be determined and a correlation between Salmonella
persistence in manure and the native microbial community will be performed. <li> The
role of quorum sensing on Salmonella swine colonization, shedding, and persistence in
manure will be determined. <li> Genes required for Salmonella survival and
persistence in swine manure will be elucidated.

Investigators

Hatfield, Jerry; Bearson, Bradley

Institution

USDA - Agricultural Research Service

Start date

2006

End date

2012

Funding Source

Agricultural Research Service

Project number

3625-32000-059-00D

Accession number

410469