[USCC] O157 E Coli

Forrest W. Thye thye at vt.edu
Thu Dec 14 13:40:57 CST 2006


I have seen E Coli O157 mentioned to be wide spread in cattle and 
sheep manure (and pig manure who have consumed cattle or sheep 
manure).  Is O157 found in horse or goat manure as well and as wide 
spread as in cattle and sheep?  Since I don't have the facilities to 
compost with the control needed to be sure to kill pathogens such as 
O157 I don't think I should be using any manure from any species in 
my small scale composting operation.  Thanks
Forrest Thye




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