How to Cure Salmonella in Livestock
Salmonella bacteria characteristically infect the gut or intestines of livestock such as cattle, swine or poultry. Once infected, the animal may or may not show clinical signs of sickness. Symptoms of infected livestock include diarrhea, fever, dehydration, bloody feces, emaciation, rapid breathing, foul odor to feces, sloughing of skin from extremities and sudden death. Salmonella is typically passed from animal to animal via fecal-oral contact. Feed contamination is the usual cause of salmonella infection.
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Treat and Eliminate Further Infection
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Use antimicrobial drugs to control further outbreaks once infection is detected. Adding flavophospholipol (antimicrobial antibiotic) to pig feed reduces "shedding" (excreting bacteria through bodily fluids). Have your veterinarian take fecal cultures to determine the infecting strain and what type of drug is most effective. Minimize inflammation and prevent septic shock by using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Replace lost fluids and electrolytes. Make feed available at all times to ensure nutritional requirements are met. Separate infected animals to prevent infecting the rest of the livestock.
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Test all incoming animals to prevent exposing infected new animals to the existing group. Have a veterinarian test all livestock even if they are only being housed temporarily. Periodically test all animals to prevent future outbreaks. Fecal testing is the best way to ensure each animal is salmonella free. Vaccinating will help control certain strains of salmonella.
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Use separate equipment to handle feed and manure. If this isn't possible, sterilize equipment after handling manure. Salmonella can survive in the environment for months in manure and other organic materials. Prevent tracking manure onto feeding surfaces while performing daily duties. Control wild birds to keep droppings out of feed in storage. Clean and sanitize calf bottles and buckets. Keep all feeding and watering areas clean. Never spread manure on fields intended for grazing or feeding.
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