7th Annual WML Academic Symposium

Presenter(s): Gabriel Haire and Gloribel Vanegas
Title: Identification and Characterization of Fluoroquinolone Resistant Bacteria from Swine
Developed under the guidance of Dr. Michelle Thomas , Biology

"Antibiotic resistance has become a concern for the medical and agricultural community. Commercial swine farms treat their livestock with antibiotics, which may lead to the promotion of resistance in enteric flora. Bacteria isolated from porcine fecal matter were tested for the level of resistance against antibiotics utilizing the Kirby Bauer method. To characterize the isolates, Gen III MicroPlates were used to test carbon source utilization and antibiotic resistance. Ribosomal DNA sequencing was used for identification of the genus and species. This study provides insight on the type of resistance held by these isolates and further our understanding of fluoroquinolone resistance. "