Organisms of the genus Salmonella have for nearly a century been recognized as a serious health hazard. At the farm level they can cause very substantial losses among farm animals and poultry: the symptoms range from debility to dysentery, reduced milk yield, and abortion. Such infection can be transmitted to man, leading to serious outbreaks of food poisoning. In Britain, the incidence of the infection has been closely monitored for many years. This article reviews the control measures that have already been introduced and others that need to be considered for the future.
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