Salmonella spotlight: Exploring salmonella
Salmonella is a major threat to the poultry industry. Some strains of it can lead to whole flocks being depopulated causing financial and reputational damage.
Infected poultry products like meat and eggs are the most common source of Salmonella infections in humans. Owners need to implement robust biosecurity practices to protect their poultry and the public.
Our report is a deep dive into Salmonella. It reviews its history, explains the many serotypes – including new emerging threats, describes what signs to look out for and what you have to do if an outbreak is suspected.
What you need to know about Salmonella
There are about 2,500 serotypes. Poultry owners need to understand Salmonella, how it spreads, how it survives and how to prevent it impacting their flocks.
Our spotlight covers everything owners need to know so they can be prepared to protect their poultry and profits, including:
- What is Salmonella in poultry?
- Historical timeline of Salmonella
- Salmonella in the UK
- Emerging threats
- Salmonella serotypes
- Signs to look out for
- Salmonella survivability
- What to do if Salmonella is suspected
- How Livetec can help
Mitigating the risks of Salmonella on your farm
With a disease such as Salmonella the best protection is prevention. The alternative will be a devastating blow to a poultry farm business.
We specialise in effective biosecurity solutions for all farm businesses. Our team of on-farm biosecurity experts have decades of experience providing solutions that will greatly reduce and enhance disease protection.
Our services include:
- Biosecurity Advisory Service
- Contingency Plan
- Biosecurity Plan
- Emergency Response Plan
- National Outbreak Plan
- Cleansing and Disinfection Plan
Find out more about how the Livetec team can help you protect your business with our suite of bespoke biosecurity plans here.