E. coli O157:H7 is an emerging food borne pathogen having zoonotic importance. Though the primary reservoir of this serotype is cattle; Sheep and goats are also considered to be the main reservoir for E. coli O157:H7. In the present study, faecal samples were collected from sheep (n=517) and goats (n=450) in different farms across Hyderabad-Karnataka region during June 2016 to August 2017 were analysed. | Influence of age sex and season on the occurrence of escherichia coli O157 H7 in sheep and goats of Hyderabad-Karnataka region India
