Antibiotic Resistance and Farm Management Data from 53 English Dairy Farms

South West England data comprises over 4000 environmental samples from 53 dairy farms collected between 2017 and 2019. It contains binary results for E. coli resistance to five antibiotics and associated farm management information.

Use Cases

• Analyze patterns of E. coli resistance to amoxicillin, streptomycin, cefalexin, tetracycline, and ciprofloxacin across 53 farms.
• Model the relationship between farm management data, including antibiotic usage, and the detection of resistant strains.
• Investigate mechanisms of resistance to third generation cephalosporins where present in the sample results.

Strengths

• Over 4000 samples provide a substantial observational base.
• Data spans 53 distinct dairy farms, offering cross-farm comparison potential.
• Covers a 2-year longitudinal period (2017-2019) for temporal analysis.

Limitations

• Sample data and specific column schema are unavailable, hindering precise technical assessment.
• Geographic scope is limited to South West England, reducing generalizability.
• Binary presentation of resistance detection may obscure quantitative resistance levels.

Provenance

Source

Environmental Information Data Centre

Collection Method

Analysis of faecally-contaminated environmental samples collected from farms.

Time Range

2017-2019

Freshness

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Geography

53 dairy farms in South West England