E. coli Counts from Cattle Faeces at North Wyke Farm Platform

Faecal microbiology and moisture content data were collected from two cohorts of 30 cattle each at the North Wyke Farm Platform in Devon, UK. Samples were analyzed within 6 to 8 hours of collection between November 2016 and July 2018.

Use Cases

• Analyze E. coli counts in cattle faeces to monitor herd health and environmental contamination risks
• Correlate faecal moisture content with seasonal or management factors across the sampling period
• Model microbial load dynamics from weaning to slaughter over a 16-20 month period for the selected cohorts

Strengths

• Data from a controlled research platform (North Wyke Farm Platform), a UK national capability
• Samples were microbiologically analyzed within a short 6 to 8-hour window to preserve integrity
• Covers a substantial time range from November 2016 to July 2018

Limitations

• Sample size is limited to two cohorts of 30 cattle each, selected from a larger herd of 90
• Specific column names and data structure are unknown, complicating direct analytical use
• Geographic scope is restricted to a single farm platform in Devon, UK

Provenance

Source

Environmental Information Data Centre

Collection Method

Faecal samples collected from cattle and analyzed in a laboratory

Time Range

November 2016 to July 2018

Freshness

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Geography

North Wyke Farm Platform, Rothamsted Research, Devon, United Kingdom