title: A standard technique for the isolation of Salmonella from animal feeds.
abstract: Two trials were carried out by 9 and 47 laboratories to evaluate the reproducibility and sensitivity of a standard technique for the isolation of salmonellas from animal feeding stuffs. The trials involved the examinations of test samples containing known numbers of salmonellas by a buffered peptone water pre-enrichment technique. Statistical analysis of the results of the trials showed that the method was capable of detecting salmonellas in most probable numbers as low as 2.3 per 100 g and that no significant differences in performance were observed between laboratories. The standard technique described is recommended for the examination of animal feed and conforms to international recommendations.
mesh_terms: D000821:Animal Feed / Q000592:standards*; D000818:Animals; D003470:Culture Media; D008722:Methods; D012475:Salmonella / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D012481:Salmonella Infections, Animal / Q000517:prevention & control
chemical_list: D003470:Culture Media
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