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Salmonella 1,4,[5],12:i:-, an emerging serotype in swine, has become one of the most identified serotypes in pigs, pork, and humans worldwide. Responding to the industry’s needs, Swine Health Information Center posted a new fact sheet that contains valuable information on the serotype, its nomenclature, as well as resistance.
Pigs often carry Salmonella subclinically. However, fecal shedding is exacerbated by stress, and prevalence of infection increases with the amount of time spent in holding pens or in transit.
Salmonella spp. can survive for long periods in the environment and can be isolated from many sources making cleaning and disinfection critical to prevention.”
Source: National Hog Farmer, April 29, 2021. Link. Further information on pathogenesis, epidemiology, etiology, and immunity, along with all references for data, are included in the fact sheet.
Source: Salmonella enterica subsp. Enterica 1,4,[5],12:I – Fact Sheet, SHIC, April 2021. Link.
Nontyphoidal Salmonella are a leading cause of foodborne infections in humans. Animals are reservoirs for many salmonellae, including S. 1,4,[5],12:i:-, a monophasic variant of Salmonella typhimurium.
INSIGHTS: This new strain is a stark reminder of the importance of cleaning and disinfection as part of prevention and control measures. Once organic materials are removed, there are several options for disinfection, some of which can be caustic to farm workers.
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