A voluntary Salmonella control programme for the broiler industry, implemented by the Danish Poultry Council

In the light of data and experience gained over the last two decades, initiatives made to combat and control Salmonella in the Danish broiler industry are described and the results obtained so far are discussed. The main elements include evaluation of the establishments, procedures and processes used, including bacteriological assessment, advice and guidance, routine bacteriological monitoring, and also research. Results obtained are used in the control of breeding stock, parent stock, hatcheries, broiler farms, slaughterhouses, feedmills and transport systems.