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MRSA test call for farm animals | MRSA test call for farm animals |
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All farm animals should be tested for a form of the superbug MRSA, an organic group has urged the government. | All farm animals should be tested for a form of the superbug MRSA, an organic group has urged the government. |
The Soil Association says the bug is widespread in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany, from where some of the meat eaten in the UK is imported. | |
In the Netherlands, 39% of pigs tested positive for the bug which can be passed to humans. | In the Netherlands, 39% of pigs tested positive for the bug which can be passed to humans. |
And 13% of calves also tested positive for the bug, which is different to the strain found in hospitals. | And 13% of calves also tested positive for the bug, which is different to the strain found in hospitals. |
Poultry meat | Poultry meat |
The studies found that 50% of farmers were also positive, some of whom have been resistant to antibiotics. | The studies found that 50% of farmers were also positive, some of whom have been resistant to antibiotics. |
The Soil Association blamed the use of antibiotics in farming for the problem. | The Soil Association blamed the use of antibiotics in farming for the problem. |
No MRSA has been found in British farm animals but poultry meat and pork is imported from infected countries. | No MRSA has been found in British farm animals but poultry meat and pork is imported from infected countries. |
The Food Standards Agency says people will not catch the bug from meat if it is prepared hygienically and cooked properly. | The Food Standards Agency says people will not catch the bug from meat if it is prepared hygienically and cooked properly. |
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