Epidemiology and antibiotic resistance of staphylococci on commercial pig farms in Cape Town, South Africa
Abstract Staphylococci are responsible for a wide range of infections in animals.The most common species infecting animals include Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis and Staphylococcus intermedius.Recent increases in antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance in animals highlight the need to understand the potential role of commercial