Examining potential transmission of antimicrobial resistant Enterococcus spp. between wild birds and an organic poultry operation in the Fraser Valley, BC | Synapse
May 8, 2026Open Access
Examining potential transmission of antimicrobial resistant Enterococcus spp. between wild birds and an organic poultry operation in the Fraser Valley, BC
Key Points
This research aims to investigate the potential spread of antimicrobial-resistant Enterococcus spp. from wild birds to an organic poultry operation.
Field sampling of wild birds and poultry to detect Enterococcus spp.
Laboratory analysis to assess antimicrobial resistance profiles.
Comparative analysis of bacteria from different environments.
Presence of antimicrobial-resistant Enterococcus spp. identified in wild birds.
Evidence of transmission pathways between wild birds and poultry was suggested from preliminary findings.
Abstract
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