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Poultry waste associated type C botulism in cattle.

J L Smart, T O Jones, F G Clegg

    Epidemiology and Infection
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Type C botulism in UK cattle was confirmed by detecting botulinum toxin in animal sera. Poultry carcasses contaminated with Clostridium botulinum were identified as the likely source of this cattle intoxication.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Medicine
    • Food Safety
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Botulism is a serious neurotoxic disease affecting livestock.
    • Previous outbreaks have been linked to various sources, necessitating identification of specific risk factors in cattle.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To confirm the cause of botulism in UK cattle.
    • To identify the source of Clostridium botulinum type C intoxication in affected cattle herds.

    Main Methods:

    • Detection of type C botulinum toxin in serum samples from affected cattle.
    • Microbiological analysis of potential sources, including poultry carcasses, litter, and animal alimentary tracts.

    Main Results:

    • Type C botulinum toxin was confirmed in the sera of sick cattle.
    • Clostridium botulinum type C and its toxin were identified in poultry carcasses, a likely source of intoxication.
    • The organism was also detected in poultry litter and in the alimentary tracts of slaughtered animals.

    Conclusions:

    • Poultry carcasses contaminated with Clostridium botulinum type C are a significant source of botulism in UK cattle.
    • Findings highlight the importance of controlling Clostridium botulinum in poultry production to prevent cattle intoxication.

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