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Abstract
This study was carried out to investigate the public health importance of salmonellosis among some different breed of birds (chicken, ducks and quails), chicken environment (litter, feed and water) as well as human beings that their occupation necessitate their contact with birds and their environment.
A total of 400 faecal DROPpings, 75 litter samples, 30 feed samples and 75 water samples were collected from fattening and laying farms in Kafr El-Sheikh province. In addition to 60 hand swabs and 40 stool samples were collected from farm workers, chicken shop workers and veterinarians.
Samples were examined bacteriologically for isolation and identification of salmonella organisms. The obtained results revealed the following:
• Salmonellae were isolated from living birds in a percentage of 3 % in relation to the total samples. They were represented as 2.5, 4 and 3 % in chicken, ducks and quails, respectively. Salmonella was higher in broiler than layer flocks (4 and 1 %, respectively).