Salmonella Infection in Slaughtered Chickens in Libya
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https://doi.org/10.65405/8eq6vr22Keywords:
Salmonella spp., slaughtered chickens, poultry, Libya, prevalence, serotypes, antimicrobial resistance, multidrug resistance, food safety, public health.Abstract
Because contaminated slaughtered birds may act as a vehicle for transmission to consumers, salmonella infection in poultry poses a serious threat to food safety and public health. The purpose of this study was to look at the prevalence of Salmonella species. Determine the serotypes of the recovered isolates from Libyan slaughtered chickens, look at their distribution by region and sample site, and evaluate their profiles of antibiotic susceptibility. The study design used was descriptive cross-sectional. In order to isolate and identify Salmonella spp. using the proper culture and identification techniques, samples were taken from killed chickens at certain poultry slaughtering stations in Libya. Descriptive statistics and suitable inferential tests were used to analyse the data, and the obtained isolates' susceptibility to antibiotics was further assessed. The general frequency of Salmonella, differences in its occurrence based on sampling site and geographic region, the distribution of detected serotypes, and the presence of isolates resistant to antibiotics and multidrugs were the main objectives of the study. It is anticipated that the results would demonstrate the microbiological condition of slaughtered chickens in Libya and draw attention to the possible threats to food safety and public health posed by Salmonella contamination and antibiotic resistance. The study may help the development of efficient control measures within the Libyan poultry production and slaughtering chain, enhance hygienic and sanitary procedures in chicken slaughterhouses, encourage sensible antimicrobial usage, and boost Salmonella surveillance.
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