Observations on Salmonella thompson as a poultry pathogen.
The signs and lesions of a field outbreak of Salmonella thompson infection in chickens are described and discussed. A mortality of 30% was noted and death losses and poor quality birds were observed until the flock was destroyed at 6(1/2) weeks of age. The S. thompson infection was established in experimental groups of chicks by oral administration of cultures and by egg contamination. Attention is called to the need for a new look at S. thompson as a unique avian pathogen.
Williams
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Southeast Poultry Research Laboratory, U. S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Athens, Georgia 30601, USA.