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Salmonella typhimurium contamination of processed broiler chickens after a subclinical infection

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

V. A. Knivett
V. A. Knivett
Affiliation:
Twyford Laboratories, Twyford Abbey Road, London, NW10 7XG*
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A subclinical infection of Salmonella typhimurium in a broiler flock was investigated and attempts were made to eradicate the infection by treatment with furazolidone. One-quarter of the chickens were still infected after they had been through the processing plant. Washing in heavily chlorinated water reduced the number of contaminated carcasses. Infected chickens were also found in four other companion flocks on the same farm.

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Research Article
Information
Journal of Hygiene , Volume 69 , Issue 3 , September 1971 , pp. 497 - 505
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1971

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