Factor | Mazurek2015 (10056)

Duration of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole use

Swine | Weaners

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Description

P3 (8-wk-old cohort, sampled after 3 wks of AMU) P1 (6-wk-old cohort, sampled after 1 wk of AMU). Metaphylactic treatment with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole as medicated fodder, 15–30 mg active substance/1 kg body weight/day, to post-weaning piglets.

Resistance Outcomes

Resistance Microbe Outcome
Trimethoprim
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Escherichia coli
See: Table 1 AMR+ (n) AMR- (n) Total (n)
Three Weeks (P3) 81 82
One Week (P1) 58 59
Sulfamethoxazole
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Escherichia coli
See: Table 1 AMR+ (n) AMR- (n) Total (n)
Three Weeks (P3) 81 82
One Week (P1) 59 59