Trends in trimethoprim/sulphonamide resistance in certain types of Salmonella Typhimurium from pigs over the period 2002 - 2014

The data shows trimethoprim/sulphonamide antimicobrial resistance in certain 4 phage types of Salmonella Typhimurium from pigs over the period 2002 - 2014. The data is grouped by year, with totals of cultures tested and their percentage resistance to trimethoprim/sulphonamide. Phage typing of Salmonella further subcategorises Salmonella serotypes. The laboratory facilities are UKAS accredited to BS EN ISO 17025:2000 (Lab Nos. 0941, 1769 and 2112) for an extensive range of tests supported by proficiency testing accredited to ISO/IEC Guide 43-1 1997 (Lab No. 0004). APHA is certificated to BS EN ISO 9001:2000 for ‘the provision of a range of specialist veterinary scientific services to the Government and other interested parties worldwide’ (Certificate Nos. LRQ 4000436, 4001071, 0962413 and 4001392). Additionally, APHA holds Good Laboratory Practice and Good Manufacturing Practice approval and complies with the Joint Code of Practice for Research projects and Good Clinical Veterinary Practice quality standards. APHA Weybridge is accredited to BS EN ISO 14001:2004 for environmental management system.