Project

Optimization of Salmonella control in pigs

Code
160X7809
Duration
01 December 2009 → 28 February 2013
Funding
Federal funding: various
Research disciplines
  • Natural sciences
    • Animal biology
    • Microbiology
    • Systems biology
  • Medical and health sciences
    • Laboratory medicine
    • Microbiology
    • Laboratory medicine
    • Laboratory medicine
    • Microbiology
  • Agricultural and food sciences
    • Veterinary medicine
    • Other veterinary sciences
    • Other agricultural, veterinary and food sciences
Keywords
salmonella pig control
 
Project description

Pigs represent a vast reservoir of Salmonella Typhimurium infections for humans. In this project, the contribution of vaccination and feed additives to an efficient Salmonella control program will be studied.