Prevalence and epidemiology of Salmonella spp. in small pig abattoirs of Hanoi, Vietnam
The prevalence of Salmonella spp. in pigs was evaluated in a survey of small abattoirs in Hanoi, Vietnam. Cecal contents, carcass swabs, and tank water samples were collected for bacterial isolation in various media. Prevalence rates exceeded 50% in pig samples and 62% in water samples. This increased prevalence indicates the need for risk assessment evaluations along the entire production chain.
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| Format: | article biblioteca |
| Language: | eng |
| Subjects: | L73 - Maladies des animaux, |
| Online Access: | http://agritrop.cirad.fr/536147/ http://agritrop.cirad.fr/536147/1/document_536147.pdf |
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| Summary: | The prevalence of Salmonella spp. in pigs was evaluated in a survey of small abattoirs in Hanoi, Vietnam. Cecal contents, carcass swabs, and tank water samples were collected for bacterial isolation in various media. Prevalence rates exceeded 50% in pig samples and 62% in water samples. This increased prevalence indicates the need for risk assessment evaluations along the entire production chain. |
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