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Epidemiology, prophylaxis and control of Salmonella infections in farm animals and other animal species
Project
Project code: FLI-IBIZ-08-DA_0004
Contract period: 01.01.2001
- 31.12.2017
Purpose of research: Inventory & Assessment
Comprehensive information on the epidemiology of Salmonella infections in farm animals (cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep) and other species (reptiles, companion animals, zoo animals, wild animals) is a prerequisite to establish effective prophylactic and control measures. The need to gain information on the occurrence of salmonellae in the different animal population results from the matter of fact that animal derived foods are now as ever the most important source of Salmonella infections in human beings. Furthermore, there is a risk of infection for humans by direct contact with Salmonella excreting animals. This holds true especially for children after direct contact to companion animals (reptiles) as well as zoo animals. Salmonella excreting wild animals (pigeon, wild birds, mice, wild boar) are considered as potential source of infection for farm animals kept in free range systems (laying hens, cattle, pigs). Knowledge on the epidemiology of Salmonella in these animal populations enables recommendations for the establishment of effective measures to prevent the dissemination of Salmonella organisms and to evaluate the risk of Salmonella spreading between different animal populations and human beings.
Studies on the occurrence of Salmonella organisms in the different animal populations are carried out using both bacteriological (cattle, pigs, sheep, reptiles, wild boars, poultry) and serological (pigs, wild boars) methods. Results of the studies are discussed in lectures (meetings on pigs, poultry, cattle, sheep) and in publications and are often the basis for recommendations for a more effective prophylaxis and control of Salmonella infections.
Section overview
Subjects
- Animal health
- Biotechnology
- Toxicology
Framework programme
Funding programme
Excutive institution
FLI - Institute for Bacterial Infections and Zoonoses (FLI-IBIZ)
