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New MRSA strain found in UK dairy cattle

'A NEW strain of antibiotic-resistant MRSA has been discovered in UK dairy cows for the first time, and scientists believe it may now be being passed on to humans who come into close contact with infected animals.'

http://www.farmersguardian.com/home/livestock/livestock-news/new-mrsa-strain-found-in-uk-dairy-cattle/39413.article

Milk is safe despite MRSA, consumers told

'Consumers have been assured it is safe to drink milk from UK dairy farms after a new strain of MRSA was found in herds across England.'

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2011/06/03/127159/Milk-is-safe-despite-MRSA-consumers-told.htm

Call for farm worker tests after MRSA discovery

'Dairy farmers and farm workers should all be tested for MRSA after a new strain of the superbug was found in herds in England, the Soil Association has said.'

http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2011/06/03/127172/Call-for-farm-worker-tests-after-MRSA-discovery.htm

Alert over MRSA in cows’ milk

'The Soil Association is calling for a ban on the routine use of antibiotics on dairy farms after a study identified a new strain of MRSA in milk from British dairy farms.'

http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/articles.aspx?page=articles&ID=218504
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