The role backyard chickens play in the spread of salmonellosis, a foodborne gastrointestinal illness has been revealed by Flinders University researchers.
Salmonellosis has been increasing over the last decade in Australia, with eggs identified as the main cause.
Salmonellosis
Poor hygienic practices during cooking or handling of food products can cause this distressing infection of the intestines leading to diarrhea, cramps and fever.
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The aim of this study is to collect environmental samples (soil, chicken faeces and water) to identify potential sources of salmonella contamination.
This information will be used to reduce the risk of salmonellosis.
Initial results have detected Salmonella in the faeces from several backyard chickens in South Australia.
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Salmonella bacteria live in the intestines of people, animals and birds. Most people are infected with salmonella by eating foods that have been contaminated.
There are some key steps that can be followed to reduce your risk of salmonellosis:
1. Collect the eggs twice a day to reduce the risk of bacteria growing and use the oldest eggs first;
2. Do not use any cracked or dirty;
3. Do not wash dirty eggs;
4. Store the eggs in clean containers in the refrigerator away from ready to eat foods, and;
5. Wash hands after handling chickens or eggs.
Source: Medindia
Initial results have detected Salmonella in the faeces from several backyard chickens in South Australia.
Salmonella Cases Have Increased in Humans
Salmonella bacteria live in the intestines of people, animals and birds. Most people are infected with salmonella by eating foods that have been contaminated.
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There are some key steps that can be followed to reduce your risk of salmonellosis:
1. Collect the eggs twice a day to reduce the risk of bacteria growing and use the oldest eggs first;
2. Do not use any cracked or dirty;
3. Do not wash dirty eggs;
4. Store the eggs in clean containers in the refrigerator away from ready to eat foods, and;
5. Wash hands after handling chickens or eggs.
Source: Medindia
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