Salmonellosis: Threats to the economy and avian health

¹ Federal Centre of Toxicological, Radiation and Biological Safety, 420075, Kazan, Scientific Town-2, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia
² Kazan State Academy of Veterinary Medicine named after N.E. Bauman, 35, Sibirskiy trakt, Kazan, 420029, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia

^* Corresponding author: niskgavm@mail.ru

Abstract

The article gives a modern classification of salmonellosis. Their morphological and biological properties are detailed. The general characteristic of the disease caused by salmonellosis of birds is presented in full. Briefly, but with the designation of all major milestones, it reflected the history of the study of salmonellosis. Reasons and factors contributing to the pathology are revealed. Localization of lesions depending on the routes of infection is presented in sufficient detail. Interesting materials on laboratory diagnostics of salmonellosis of birds are presented. Materials on the general principles of treatment of birds are presented, and the issues of specific prophylaxis and prospects for combating it are highlighted. In order to ensure epizootic well-being, the article gives recommendations on general preventive measures: observance of hygiene of keeping birds and timely protective vaccinations, which will prevent the occurrence of the disease. The general preventive measures include proper feeding. An important aspect is also personal and industrial hygiene of service personnel, as a person can be a carrier and source of spread of salmonellosis. The presented material contains the results of studies of a number of domestic and foreign epidemiologists, epizootologists and bacteriologists, as well as the results of the authors’ own research.