Evidence of antimicrobial and disinfectant resistance in a remote, isolated wild pig population.

The spread of antimicrobial resistant E. coli within the environment is a global concern. Wildlife such as feral pigs have been identified as a possible reservoir of antimicrobial resistant bacteria.

Bayesian Network analysis of piglet scours.

Diarrhoeal disease (scours) in piglets, often associated with enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC), is a substantial financial burden to the pig industry worldwide. Previous research has not explicitly examined the relationships between farm, pen and microbiological factors. Here we present a state of the art analysis to reveal empirical indirect - as well as direct - associations between management factors as putative risks for scours in pre- and post-weaned piglets.

Pre- and post-weaning scours in southeastern Australia: A survey of 22 commercial pig herds and characterisation of Escherichia coli isolates.

Diarrhoeal diseases in piglets caused by Escherichia coli are responsible for substantial losses each year in the Australian pig industry. A cross-sectional survey was conducted (September 2013-May 2014) across 22 commercial pig herds located in southeastern Australia: NSW (n = 9); VIC (n = 10); and SA (n = 3), to estimate the prevalence of E. coli associated diarrhoea in pre- and post-weaned piglets and to identify key risk factors associated with E.