Phytogenics in the war against salmonella

Researchers at the University of Connecticut, college of Agriculture and Natural resources might have found a way to defeat salmonella one molecule at a time. This gram-negative bacterium causes annually over a million cases of salmonellosis in the United States, a potentially fatal disease in the elderly, the very young, and those with suppressed immune systems.

But, professor Kumar Venkitanarayanan and his post-doctoral fellow Anup Kollanoor Johny, have determined that natural food grade molecules found in such familiar sources as cinnamon, cloves, oregano, and coconut oil seem to have the ability to shut down the genes that enable the bacterium to colonise in the caeca of chickens. Read more ...

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Salmonella may be harder to control after cage ban

In January 2012 the European Union ban on battery cages will come into force, egg producers may struggle to control salmonella, according to Anitox Corporation. Alan Doyle, Anitox’ European Business Development Manager, emphasises that despite data published by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) in 2011 showing that Salmonella control programs in laying birds have been highly successful the industry simply cannot afford to be complacent. Doyle says that “The need for caution was highlighted a recent study in Belgium to quantify the effects of housing systems on the spread of Salmonella infection within layers and internal egg contamination. Read more ...

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Schaumacid S a good weapon against salmonella

Schaumann manufacturers short and medium chain acids that combat salmonella and other gram negative and gram positive bacteria. Schaumacid S has been developed to permanently reduce salmonella by means of the short chain acid it contains.

Test carried out have confirmed that Schaumacid S effectively reduces salmonella invasion rate in the intestinal tract. The acid also reduces pH value in the gastrointestinal tract and promote the development of positive intestinal flora. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers

Yeast culture agglutinates coli and salmonella

Specialist manufacture Vi-COR has announced research results that demonstrate Celmanax is able to enhance livestock gut health. The experiments proved the ability of Celmanax Dry, Liquid and SCP to agglutinate forms of pathogenic E. coli and Salmonella species.

Mannan Oligosaccharide (MOS) showed that it is important in preventing infections by some pathogenic bacteria by agglutinating them (causing them to clump together) and preventing them from binding to the host tissue. "Experiments conducted by our microbiologist and independent laboratories prove that adding Celmanax to livestock feed can improve gut health and reduce likelihood of infections," says Mark Holt, Vi-COR president and CEO. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little, The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and the International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers

Research: Probiotics and direct fed microbials in poultry

Combined American/Argentinean research looked at the effects of using probiotics/direct fed microbials for salmonella control in poultry. In this paper the researchers summarise the safety and efficacy of individual monocultures for prophylactic and/or therapeutic efficacy against Salmonella infections under both laboratory and field conditions.

They also describe the development of novel, cost-effective, feed-stable direct fed microbials (DFM) with potential for widespread utilisation and improved production, delivery and clinical efficacy for animal use. Bacterial antimicrobial resistance in both the medical and agricultural fields has become a serious problem worldwide. Read more ...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine and International Milling Directory from Perendale Publishers