Factor | Bednorz_2013_InJoofMeMi (10360)

Zinc Use

Swine | Weaners

1

Description

Feed was supplemented with zinc at 50 mg/kg (referent), and 2500 mg/kg (exposed). The zinc level was adjusted by supplementing corn starch with analytical grade zinc oxide. E. coli isolated from ileum/colon digesta. Recorded as sulfonamide/trimethoprim.

Resistance Outcomes

Resistance Microbe Outcome
Sulfonamides, Combinations With Other Antibacterials Excl. Trimethoprim
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Escherichia coli
See: Table 1 AMR+ (n) AMR- (n) Total (n)
High Dose Zinc Supplementation 4 11
Background Dose Zinc Supplementation 4 12