Publication Date
January 2011
Abstract
The EU Regulation No 2160/2003 imposes a reduction of the prevalence of Salmonella in food producing animals, like pigs. The Member States Salmonella serotypes prevalence varies. So could also vary the risk factors association with different Salmonella serotypes. The aim of this study is to assess if these differences are present in the Portuguese pig production system. The data used in the study refers to the baseline survey for the prevalence of Salmonella in breeding pigs in Portugal. A total of 1670 pen fecal samples, from 167 herds, were tested. Of these 170 samples were positive to Salmonella.
Book Title
39th International Conference on the Epidemiology and Control of Biological, Chemical and Physical Hazards in Pigs and Pork
Pages
114-117
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
DOI
https://doi.org/10.31274/safepork-180809-591
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Animal Diseases Commons, Animal Sciences Commons, Veterinary Microbiology and Immunobiology Commons, Veterinary Preventive Medicine, Epidemiology, and Public Health Commons
Differences in risk factors for Salmonella serotypes in breeding pigs in Portugal
Maastricht, Netherlands
The EU Regulation No 2160/2003 imposes a reduction of the prevalence of Salmonella in food producing animals, like pigs. The Member States Salmonella serotypes prevalence varies. So could also vary the risk factors association with different Salmonella serotypes. The aim of this study is to assess if these differences are present in the Portuguese pig production system. The data used in the study refers to the baseline survey for the prevalence of Salmonella in breeding pigs in Portugal. A total of 1670 pen fecal samples, from 167 herds, were tested. Of these 170 samples were positive to Salmonella.
