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Aerosol delivery of Salmonella typhimurium DT104 to chickens resulted in higher egg and muscle contamination than oral infection, even with lower doses. This highlights risks associated with airborne bacterial transmission in poultry farming.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Food Safety
  • Poultry Science

Background:

  • Salmonella typhimurium DT104 is a significant pathogen in commercial laying hens.
  • Understanding transmission routes is crucial for controlling Salmonella contamination in poultry products.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of Salmonella typhimurium DT104 infection via crop (oral) versus aerosol delivery to the beak in commercial laying hens.
  • To assess the impact of different infection routes on systemic infection, fecal shedding, and contamination of eggs and muscle tissue.

Main Methods:

  • Commercial laying hens were challenged with Salmonella typhimurium DT104 strain 16.
  • Infection was administered either orally via the crop (10(7) cfu/bird) or via aerosol to the beaks (2 x 10(2) or 2 x 10(4) cfu/bird).
  • Systemic infection, fecal shedding, and Salmonella presence in eggs and muscle were monitored.

Main Results:

  • Both oral and aerosol routes led to systemic infection and prolonged fecal contamination.
  • Aerosol challenge resulted in significantly higher contamination rates of eggs (14-25%) and muscle (27%) compared to oral challenge (1.7% eggs, 0% muscle).
  • Higher egg and muscle contamination occurred despite the substantially lower bacterial doses administered via aerosol.

Conclusions:

  • Aerosol exposure is a highly effective route for Salmonella typhimurium DT104 infection in laying hens, leading to increased product contamination.
  • The findings underscore the importance of biosecurity measures to prevent airborne transmission of Salmonella in poultry operations.
  • Lower dose aerosol challenges pose a greater risk for egg and meat contamination than equivalent oral doses.