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Spatio-temporal distribution of steers shedding C. difficile at the feedlot over time (n = 1,369 samples tested). Panels represent two separate rows of 12 contiguous pens (6 to 7 animals/pen). The spatial analysis indicated that pens holding incoming shedders followed a random distribution (join count, P > 0.4). Note the absence of new infections in association with PCR ribotype 078. Arrows and capital letters in the left panel indicate the order of arrival and farm of origin.
