Probiotics as an extra tool to keep Salmonella under control

Salmonellosis due to consumption of contaminated eggs is representing a major public health problem. The complexity of the epidemiology of Salmonella demands a systemic approach. Biosecurity, ?vaccination and probiotics work hand in hand to keep Salmonella under control. Salmonellae are gram-negative, intracellular bacteria and belong to the Enterobacteriaceae family. There are more than 2,500 known serotypes distributed in animals and humans. In poultry, two highly specific serotypes, S. gallin