Salmonella in Domestic Animals

About this book

Salmonella remains a major cause of economic loss in domestic livestock and of human food poisoning worldwide. The 2nd edition covers the new research from the past 10 years, including major advances in the understanding of the salmonella organism. It is fully updated with new coverage of genome structure, virulence, vaccine development, molecular methods for epidemiology and exotics. It is suitable for researchers in animal and human health.

Contents

Preface

1. Taxonomy and Species Concepts in the Genus Salmonella
2. Structure, Function and Synthesis of Surface Polysaccharides in Salmonella
3. Fimbriae and Flagella of Salmonella enterica
4. Characterizing Salmonella Genomes
5. Salmonella Virulence Mechanisms and their Genetic Basis
6. Host Genetic Susceptibility/Resistance
7. Antimicrobial Resistance in Salmonella
8. Immunity to Salmonella in Farm Animals and Murine Models of Disease
9. Salmonella Infections in the Domestic Fowl
10. Salmonella Infections in Turkeys
11. Salmonella Infections in Ducks
12. Salmonella Infections in Cattle
13. Salmonella Infections in Pigs
14. Salmonella Infections in Sheep
15. Salmonella Infections in Horses
16. Salmonella Infections in Dogs and Cats
17. Salmonella Infections in Exotic Pets
18. Public Health Aspects of Salmonella Infections
19. Salmonella in Feed
20. Environmental Aspects of Salmonella
21. Competitive Exclusion
22. Vaccination against Salmonella Infections in Food Animals: Rationale, Theoretical Basis and Practical Application
23. EU Legislation on the Control of Salmonella, Monitoring and Reporting
24. Current and New Approaches to Typing of Salmonella
25. Other Approaches to Infection Control

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