Rcent literature on detection of salmonellae in poultry production flocks: A critical review

A rather extensive collection of literature on the detection of salmonellae in poultry production flocks has developed during the past quarter century. This review, which is an annotated bibliography of 80 references, brings recently reported findings and observations of 117 researchers together into one text for better understanding and appreciation of the present state of knowledge of the subject matter covered. Most references cited cover work completed during the last 10 to 15 years. Discussed in this review is pertinent literature on the detection of salmonellae in breeder flocks, in hatcheries, and in egg production and broiler flocks. The review clearly shows that much is known about the detection of salmonellae in all aspects of poultry operations, and a goal of the future should be more widespread application of all the available literature as cited in this review.