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Horizontal Gene Transfer of Antimicrobial Resistance in Commercial Cattle Production Environments

Objective

<p>Use whole genome sequencing and in vitro laboratory HGT experiments on E. coli and Salmonella isolates obtained from commercial feedlots to compare in vitro laboratory HGT levels to in situ results.</p>

Investigators
Schmidt, Walter
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2018
End date
2019
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service(link is external)
ARS (NP108)(link is external)
Project number
3040-42000-017-03-T
Categories
Escherichia coli
Salmonella
Antimicrobial Resistance
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