Capacity of the bovine intestinal mucus and its components to support E. coli growth
Escherichia coli O157:H7 conÂtamination of human food products is a major concern for the beef industry. To conÂtrol contamination in the food chain, it is essential to understand how this pathogen is able to grow and compete with other bacteria in the gastrointesÂtinal tracts of cattle.
