Prevalence and Risk Factors of Pathogenic E. coli, including 0157:H7, in Western Canadian Cow-Calf Herds

Authors

  • Sheryl Gow Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Cheryl Waldner Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
  • Musangu Ngeleka Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20035287

Keywords:

environment, human health, Escherichia coli, calving, pathogenic

Abstract

There is increasing concern about the potential impact of intensive livestock operations on the environment and the risk that they potentially pose to human health. The purpose of this project was to identify the prevalence of pathogenic Escherichia coli in calves at calving and the risk factors associated with infection.

Cover image of the 36th Conference Proceedings: Holstein cows standing in a row at a fence. One cow has put her head through the fence and is curiously inspecting a pile of hay. Yellow background.

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Published

2003-09-18

Issue

2003

Section

Research Summaries - Beef

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