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Salmonella: A cautionary case study

Salmonella is one of the deadliest diseases that can hit the poultry industry. In 2022 recorded cases rose by a stagering 22.9% more than in the previous year to nearly 3,500. Salmonella has one result for farmers: depopulation.  

In 2022 a layer breeder supplier farm in England was hit by a Salmonella outbreak. It came as a surprise, indeed a shock to the farmer and managers as they had strict biosecurity measures in place.

What you need to know about Salmonella

This case study takes you on a journey of how Salmonella impacted a farmer and the farm managers. It highlights their initial shock and takes you through the steps they took with Livetec’s expert help to get back in business, including:

 

The testing process for Salmonella

What to do when disease is confirmed

The financial and emotional impact

Livetec’s all round support

Immediate depopulation

The thorough cleansing and disinfection processes

Mitigating the risks of disease incursion 

With cases of Salmonella on the rise farmers need to act now to protect their flock, farm and finances. We have decades of on-farm experience and are the biosecurity industry leaders. We provide a wide range of plans, products and services to prevent an incursion and protect your farm.