Organic acids have a role in fighting salmonella

THE massive financial consequences of a positive salmonella test result have forced producers to reassess their biosecurity measures, including additives that keep feed bug free.

From this January, any routine testing that finds the presence of either S enteritidis or typhimurium will result in the eggs being unable to go for human consumption unless they have been heat-treated to eliminate salmonellas the bacteria.

The financial impact of this restriction on sale of fresh shell eggs from infected flocks is a cause for great concern as for some flocks, it could mean premature culling.

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Download the New code of practice for the control of salmonella in animal feeds published by DEFRA and the Food Standards Agency

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