Abstract:
An outbreak of salmonellosis in a swine finishing barn
Janet E. Alsop, DVM
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This case report describes an outbreak of disease caused by Salmonella serovar Typhimurium, phage type 108, in a batch finishing barn in Ontario, Canada. The outbreak was treated with both water-soluble and injectable antibiotics. Normal cleaning and disinfecting protocols were modified to decontaminate the facilities. Two members of the producer's family required medical treatment for salmonellosis.
Keywords: salmonellosis, Salmonella serovar Typhimurium
Cite as: Alsop JE. An outbreak of salmonellosis in a swine finishing barn. J Swine Health Prod 2005;13(5):265-268.
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