A poorly managed flock can lead to several on farm and processing issues. Fluctuating bird size and inadequate yield are common consequences of substandard pellet quality. Pellets thatcrumble into fines may leadto nutritional imbalances within the flock.
Raw ingredients for livestock feed production come from a variety of locations and, especially if there has been any exposure to livestock or wildlife feces, ingredients can act as a source for Salmonella serovars and other enteric bacteria including E. coli. Salmonella is able to persist
Pathogens are microorganisms that cause illness. Feed is a fomite for microorganisms, including bacteria such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, Clostridia and E. coli, as well as viruses such as Avian Influenza, African Swine Fever, Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea and Porcine Reproductive and
Last month, Dr. Nikki W. Shariat and Dr. Kristina M. Feye (along with their co-authors) published a groundbreaking paper in the Journal of Applied Microbiology on the use of CRISPR analysis to identify Salmonella serovars found in samples from commercial feed mills. Their two trials found
Why is it necessary to control Salmonella in live poultry production?
UK eggs have a great reputation. A good safety record and positive press in recent years has helped increase consumption. But we take nothing for granted. Low Salmonella incidence will always be a direct result of focus on biosecurity, shared by producers, feed suppliers and others.
