Scott Weese, DVM, like many of us, is anti-Salmonella and anti-Campylobacter. He references CDC’s investigation notice about Salmonella Hadar infections being linked to backyard chickens. It also notes the likelihood of underreporting. The CDC provides a good list of preventive measures < link >.
kids less than 5 years of age (and elderly people, pregnant women and people with compromised immune systems) should not have contact with young poultry. – CDC
Source: WormsandGerms Blog, May 25, 2020. Link. Weese indicates a major education and/or compliance gap is seen in most animal-associated Salmonella outbreaks.
INSIGHTS: Retailers and feed store representatives may know about backyard chicken owners before veterinary teams learn about them. Some of these backyards also include dogs and cats. Education about preventing infections is important for all animal health professionals to promote and deliver. The CDC preventative measures are good information for social media and newsletters. Weese’s blog entry might get some attention from a local newspaper, as well if you share it.