Antimicrobial resistance among pathogenic bacteria from mink (Neovison vison) in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For proper treatment of bacterial infections in mink, knowledge of the causative agents and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns is crucial. The used antimicrobials are in general not registered for mink, i.e. most usage is "off-label". In this study, we report the patterns of antimicrobial resistance among pathogenic bacteria isolated from Danish mink during the period 2014-2016. The aim of this investigation was to provide data on antimicrobial resistance and consumption, to serve as background knowledge for new veterinary guidelines for prudent and optimal antimicrobial usage in mink.

Results

A total number of 308 Escherichia coli isolates, 41 Pseudomonas aeruginosa, 36 Streptococcus canis, 30 Streptococcus dysgalactiae, 55 Staphylococcus delphini, 9 Sta

SUBMITTER: Nikolaisen NK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5598060 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature