Event Title
Observations on the distribution of monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium on pig farms in Great Britain
Publication Date
January 2011
Abstract
Ten pig herds were visited and intensively sampled to determine the within group prevalence, distribution of contamination and numbers of Salmonella organisms excreted by infected pigs. The distribution of infection was highly variable but on all farms with breeding pigs the breeding herd was involved, even though the occurrence of the organism was greater in growing and fattening pigs. Infection was less common in farrowing areas. Involvement of wild birds and contamination of soil on outdoor units was frequently found.
Book Title
38th International Conference on the Epidemiology and Control of Biological, Chemical and Physical Hazards in Pigs and Pork
Pages
110-113
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/safepork-180809-590
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Observations on the distribution of monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium on pig farms in Great Britain
Maastricht, Netherlands
Ten pig herds were visited and intensively sampled to determine the within group prevalence, distribution of contamination and numbers of Salmonella organisms excreted by infected pigs. The distribution of infection was highly variable but on all farms with breeding pigs the breeding herd was involved, even though the occurrence of the organism was greater in growing and fattening pigs. Infection was less common in farrowing areas. Involvement of wild birds and contamination of soil on outdoor units was frequently found.
