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EFFLUENT NUTRIENT CONTRIBUTING TO THE SURVIVAL OF MICROBES

Objective

Determine presence and activity of microbes in swine effluent as a function of environmental conditions and irrigation. Determine environmental cofactors which contribute to the presence and survival of Campylobacter jejuni, Salmonella spp; E.coli 0157:H7, Pseudomonas spp, and indicator bacteria Enterococccus faecalis in irrigation water from swine lagoons and soil factors affecting movement into soil profile.

Investigators
Rowe D E
Institution
Mississippi State University
Start date
2000
End date
2005
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6406-32000-007-02S
Accession number
403369
Categories
Campylobacter
Salmonella
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