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ArticleBMC veterinary research2024

Antimicrobial resistance in Enterococcus isolated from western Canadian cow-calf herds.

Jayce D Fossen, John R Campbell, Sheryl P Gow, Nathan Erickson, Cheryl L Waldner

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Article in BMC veterinary research, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers.

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11citing papers in PubMed
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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

5 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jayce D FossenLarge Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, 52 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5B4, Canada.
John R CampbellLarge Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, 52 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5B4, Canada.
Sheryl P GowPublic Health Agency of Canada, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5B4, Canada.
Nathan EricksonLarge Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, 52 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5B4, Canada.
Cheryl L WaldnerLarge Animal Clinical Sciences, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, 52 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 5B4, Canada. cheryl.waldner@usask.ca.
Public Health Agency of Canada · CAUniversity of Saskatchewan · CA

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundData on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in cow-calf herds is limited and there have been no Canadian studies examining AMR in Enterococcus in cow-calf herds. Enterococcus is a ubiquitous Gram-positive indicator of AMR for enteric organisms that is also important in human health. The objective of this study was to describe AMR in specific Enterococcus species of interest from cow-calf herds; highlighting differences in AMR among isolates from cows and calves and samples collected in the spring and fall. Isolates (n = 1505) were examined from 349 calves and 385 cows from 39 herds in the spring of 2021 and 413 calves from 39 herds and 358 cows from 36 herds in the fall of 2021. Enterococcus species were identified using Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time-Of-Flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) and antimicrobial susceptibility testing was completed based on a prioritization scheme for importance to human health and using the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS) Gram positive Sensititre broth microdilution panel.

resultsResistance was observed to at least one antimicrobial in 86% (630/734) of isolates from the spring and 84% (644/771) of isolates from the fall. The most common types of resistance across all species were: lincomycin, quinupristin/dalfopristin, daptomycin, ciprofloxacin, and tetracycline. However, the proportion of isolates with AMR varied substantially based on species. Multiclass resistance, defined as resistance to ≥3 antimicrobial classes after excluding intrinsic resistance, was highest in isolates from calves in the spring (6.9%) (24/349) and cows in the fall (6.7%) (24/357). Differences in resistance were seen between cows and calves in the spring and fall as well as across seasons, with no differences seen between cows and calves in the fall.

conclusionsWhile most Enterococcus isolates were resistant to at least one antimicrobial, questions remain regarding species differences in intrinsic resistance and the accuracy of certain antimicrobial breakpoints for specific Enterococcus spp. As a result, some species-specific AMR profiles should be interpreted with caution. Despite these constraints, Enterococcus species are important indicator organisms for AMR and resulting data can be used to inform stewardship initiatives.

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsAnti-Infective AgentsAnimalsCanadaCattleDrug Resistance, BacterialEnterococcusEscherichia coliFemaleHumansAnti-Bacterial AgentsAnti-Infective AgentsAntimicrobial resistanceCow-calf herdsEnterococcus

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PMID38172772
PMCPMC10763084
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