Occurrence and strain diversity of Arcobacter species isolated from healthy Belgian pigs.
In this study, Arcobacter species were isolated from clinically healthy porkers and sows on four unrelated pig farms, using a quantitative isolation protocol. Isolates were identified by m-PCR, and fingerprints were distinguished by modified ERIC-PCR. The prevalence of Arcobacter in pigs ranged from 16 to 85%. Arcobacter excretion ranged from 0 to 10(4) CFUg(-1) feces. Arcobacter butzleri was the most frequently occurring species, but simultaneous shedding of two or three species occurred. Large heterogeneity among the Arcobacter species was detected in pigs and on the farms.
Van Driessche
Ellen
E
Department of Veterinary Public Health and Food Safety, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium.
Houf
Kurt
K
Vangroenweghe
Frédéric
F
Nollet
Nathalie
N
De Zutter
Lieven
L
Vandamme
Peter
P
Van Hoof
Jan
J
D000818:Animals; D020640:Arcobacter / Q000235:genetics / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D001530:Belgium; D004269:DNA, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis; D005243:Feces / Q000382:microbiology*; D014644:Genetic Variation; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D013552:Swine
D004269:DNA, Bacterial