Explore
Communities in English
Advertise on Engormix
Explore all the information on

Salmonella in poultry

Poultry can become infected with many different types of salmonella; about 10 percent of all Salmonella spp. have been detected in poultry. The most important are Salmonella Typhimurium and Salmonella Enteritidis. Other serotypes frequently occurring in poultry worldwide are, for example, Salmonella Hadar, Salmonella Livingstone, and Salmonella Senftenberg. In most cases, the birds are not sick and the production is not affected. The degree of illness depends on factors of both the bacteria and the host. The bacterium’s serotype and phage type is of significance but also the type of animal, age and general health status. S.Typhimurium and S. Enteritidis may induce clinical symptoms in poultry. It is mainly in very young chickens aged up to two weeks that salmonella can cause disease and death. The symptoms may vary and include weakness, loss of appetite and poor growth. The animals are crowded close to heat sources and sit with drooping wings and their eyes closed.
Featured users in #Salmonella in poultry
Jean Guard
Jean Guard
USDA - United States Department of Agriculture
USDA - United States Department of Agriculture
Veterinary Doctor
United States
Seguir
Rob Atwill
Rob Atwill
UC Davis - University of California
UC Davis - University of California
United States
Seguir
Asghar Sedaghat
Asghar Sedaghat
University of Georgia
University of Georgia
United States
Seguir
Myrna Cadena
Myrna Cadena
UC Davis - University of California
UC Davis - University of California
United States
Seguir
Martha Pulido
Martha Pulido
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State University
United States
Seguir
See more content
Join Engormix and be part of the largest agribusiness social network in the world.
LoginRegister