The New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) was formerly named The Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR).

Non-human salmonella isolates 2004

30 December 2004

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Please note: As of 1 July 2025, the New Zealand Institute for Public Health and Forensic Science (PHF Science) is the new name for the Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR). Research and reports published prior to this date may reference the organisation’s former name.

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Annual summary 2004

The Enteric Reference Laboratory confirmed 1,152 isolates from nonhuman sources in 2004 compared with 1,099 in 2003. Isolates of S.Brandenburg from sheep abortions in the endemic area of the South Island have increased to 13% of total isolates (9% 2003). Isolates of S.Hindmarsh from sheep have increased to 9% of total isolates (6% in 2003).