Use of Probiotic Bacteria for Controlling Salmonella Infection in Broiler Chickens

Objective

To enhance the production of safe chickens through the development and use of probiotics to reduce the flock level of S. Typhimurium infection.

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Specific objectives:
<OL> <LI> To investigate the properties of selected Lactobacillus isolates as probiotic candidates;
<LI>To evaluate the potential of the Lactobacillus isolates as probiotics to reduce the colonization of S. Typhimurium in chickens.

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Expected Benefits:
To successfully develop the isolates into high quality probiotics for controlling Salmonella infection in poultry. Since S. Typhimurium is one of the major serotypes associated with poultry production in Ontario, the success of the proposed study targeting this pathogen would enhance the production of safe chickens for Ontarians.

<P> For more information, please visit the <a href="http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/research/foodsafety/index.html" target="_blank">Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) Food Safety Research Program</a>.

Investigators

Gong, Joshua

Institution

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Start date

2009

End date

2010

Funding Source

Ontario Min. of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs

Project number

SF6079