Reference | JZL5LDZ9 (15)

Samples were collected from a processing plant in the Midwest US, where organic and conventional methods were used for processing of broilers, and the final product was marketed as “antibiotic free.” All birds were RWA; however, coccidiostats were used in conventionally raised birds.

Samples were collected on16 different days spread over 1 yr. Eight sampling days were during processing of organic birds and 8 d were during processing of conventional birds. The experiment was scheduled so that two sampling dates were performed during each season for both organic and conventional processing. Five fecal grab samples (approximately 10 g each) were collected each day from the end of the live hang conveyor.

AST Method: Broth Microdilution

Reference explicitly reports AST breakpoints: True

Reference reports using a MIC table: Not Reported