Salmonellosis Farming Note

Salmonellosis is a highly contagious disease caused by Salmonella bacteria. It can affect all animal species including humans, with different serotypes of bacteria manifesting the disease in different ways. Losses can be great with salmonellosis being the second most commonly diagnosed cause of abortion.

This Farming Note covers:

• Cause and transmission of salmonellosis
• Clinical signs and treatment
• Testing
• Vaccination and control

Issued October 2008.

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