Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 6 , Pages 266-276 , June 2007

Prevalence of Multi-Drug-Resistant Salmonella in Equids Maintained by Low Income Individuals and on Designated Equine Farms in India

  • B.R. Singh, PhD

      Affiliations

    • From the National Salmonella Centre (Vet), Division of Bacteriology and Mycology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India
    • Corresponding Author InformationReprint requests: B. R. Singh, Principal Scientist (Vet. Microbiology), National Research Centre on Equines, Sirsa Road, Hisar-125 001.
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  • N. Babu, MVSc

      Affiliations

    • Remount Veterinary Corps, New Delhi, India
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  • J. Jyoti, MVSc

      Affiliations

    • From the National Salmonella Centre (Vet), Division of Bacteriology and Mycology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India
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  • H. Shankar, PhD

      Affiliations

    • From the National Salmonella Centre (Vet), Division of Bacteriology and Mycology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India
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  • T.V. Vijo, BVSc, AH

      Affiliations

    • The Donkey Sanctuary, India, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
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  • R.K. Agrawal, PhD

      Affiliations

    • From the National Salmonella Centre (Vet), Division of Bacteriology and Mycology, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, India
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  • M. Chandra, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Ludhiana Veterinary College, Punjab Veterinary University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
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  • D. Kumar, MVSc

      Affiliations

    • Remount Veterinary Corps, New Delhi, India
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  • A. Teewari, MVSc

      Affiliations

    • Remount Veterinary Corps, New Delhi, India

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PII: S0737-0806(07)00156-6

doi: 10.1016/j.jevs.2007.04.011

Journal of Equine Veterinary Science
Volume 27, Issue 6 , Pages 266-276 , June 2007

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