Herd Health: What you should know about salmonellosis, leptospirosis and other herd infections

A short primer on several diseases that can infect your herd and the people who work with it

by CATE DEWEY and BETH YOUNG

Salmonellosis
Salmonellosis is an infection caused by a group of bacteria called salmonella. There are many different types of salmonella bacteria, but the most common ones found in North America are salmonella typhimurium and salmonella enteriditis.

Better Pork - June 2010