Reducing Salmonella in pig production systems

Salmonella is one of key global causes of diarrhoeal diseases in pigs. Outbreaks resulting in human foodborne Salmonella illnesses associated with pork have been consistently reported on an annual basis, identifying pork as a vehicle for salmonellosis. Trying to get the bacteria under control is vital, but how to get there? In the United States, more than 50% of pig operations are faecal positive for Salmonella. Therefore, preventing salmonellosis in pigs is important for pig health and welfa