Detection of Integrase Gene in E. coli Isolated from Pigs at Different Stages of Production System
Table 1
Details of the total number of animals tested and samples obtained.
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Number of animals
Number of animals containing E. coli integron positive
Number of animals containing E. coli integron class 1 positive
Number of animals containing E. coli integron class 2 positive
Number of animals containing E. coli integron classes 1 and 2 positive
Sows
5 (15*)
5
5
5
5
Piglets F
25
18
8
15
7
Piglets W
25
15
13
3
0
Piglets G/F
25
24
22
18
16
Each sow was sampled 3 times in each sampling occasion of different stage of pig production. Piglets F (Farrowing), W (Weaning) y G/F (Growing/Finishing).