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Table 1 Sampling moment, compartment, time in life, age group and sample type per herd

From: Longitudinal study on transmission of MRSA CC398 within pig herds

Moment1)

Compartment

Approximate time in life

Age group

Type of sample

Sows

Pigs

1

Farrowing

1 week before farrowing

Sows

Nasal/vaginal

-

2

Farrowing

3 days after farrowing/birth

Sows/piglets

Nasal/vaginal

Nasal/rectal

3

Farrowing

3 wks after farrowing/birth

Sows/piglets

Nasal/vaginal

Nasal

4

Weaning2)

6 wks after birth

Pigs

-

Nasal

5

Weaning

10 wks after birth

Pigs

-

Nasal

6

Finishing3)

25 wks after birth

Pigs

-

Nasal

  1. 1) Each sampling moment, 4–5 environmental wipes were taken in each compartment.
  2. 2) Pigs were moved to the weaning section approximately 4 weeks after birth.
  3. 3) Pigs were moved to the finishing section approximately 11 weeks after birth.