| human-, ovine-, and bovine-specific viral source tracking tools to discriminate between the major fecal sources in agricultural waters. | this study evaluated the sources of fecal contamination in different river catchments, using a combination of microbial source tracking tools, for human, ruminant, ovine and bovine livestock, in order to define appropriate water management strategies. every source of waterway pollution was evaluated in river water samples from one urban river catchment and two important farming regions in new zealand. fecal pollution was initially measured by testing escherichia coli and evaluating the presence ... | 2016 | 26607578 |
| description of a novel viral tool to identify and quantify ovine faecal pollution in the environment. | farmed animals such as sheep, cattle, swine and poultry play an important role in microbial contamination of water, crops and food, and introduce large quantities of pathogens into the environment. the ability to determine the origin of faecal pollution in water resources is essential when establishing a robust and efficient water management system. animal-specific viruses have previously been suggested as microbial source tracking tools, but specific ovine viral markers have not been reported b ... | 2013 | 23672793 |