Outbreak of Clinical Salmonellosis in Laying Hens
Published: April 4, 2016
Summary
Each year, layer flocks in Denmark are infected with Salmonella. These infections, which are caused by several different serological types, are usually detected by means of compulsory Salmonella monitoring samples, and usually do not cause any clinical symptoms in the hens. Eggs from such Salmonella-infected flocks constitute a well-known risk to humans who eat raw or insufficiently heat-treated ...
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Food & Allied Group of Companies
5 de abril de 2016
Salmonella should be monitored in farms based on a program established either by the authorities or by the farms. Clinical salmonellosis is not frequent nowadays but we must be vigilant especially in Africa.
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16 de abril de 2016
what is our chances in Africa since the possible root causes are not yet discovered aside poor immunity of the birds?
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21 de abril de 2016
Salmonella problem still thriten the poultry industry and human health so it needs more attention from the specialist all-over the world.
Regarding the source of infection where ever there are living creature there is salmonella.
Treatment protocols should be adopted by using the organic acids ,copper sulphate and strict biosecurity measures.
Control programming should include monitoring of carriers,applay treatment programs and vaccination to reduce shedding.
Best regards Prof Dr Hamouda Prof of Poultry diseasesCairo Univeristy
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