In article <DI40BG.DF5 at cix.compulink.co.uk>, ecoli at cix.compulink.co.uk ("K N and P J Harris") says:
>>> Does anyone know what is the typical total bacterial count and
>coliform count in cow feces? Any info. will be largely appreciated.
>> ALEX
>>a0c7944 at tam2000.tamu.edu>> Texas A&M University
I don't know about total counts, but counts of aerobic and facultative
anaerobic lactose fermenters on MacConkey agar run about 10E6/g (range,
about 10E4-10E7/g). At least that's been my experience.
SWM
mamber at synapse.bms.com