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A standard technique for the isolation of Salmonella from animal feeds

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 May 2009

P. J. Smith
Affiliation:
Veterinary Investigation Centre, Crown Street, Liverpool L7 7EH
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Two trials were carried out by 9 and 47 laboratories to evaluate the reproducibility and sensitivity of a standard technique for the isolation of salmonellas from animal feeding stuffs.

The trials involved the examinations of test samples containing known numbers of salmonellas by a buffered peptone water pre-enrichment technique. Statistical analysis of the results of the trials showed that the method was capable of detecting salmonellas in most probable numbers as low as 2·3 per 100 g and that no significant differences in performance were observed between laboratories.

The standard technique described is recommended for the examination of animal feed and conforms to international recommendations.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1977

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