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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

Salmonellosis in Cattle: Sources and Risk of Infection, Control, and Prevention

Kingsley E. Bentum; Emmanuel Kuufire; Rejoice Nyarku; Viona Osei; Stuart Price; D.V. Bourassa; Temesgen Samuel; Charlene R. Jackson; Woubit Abebe

Zoonotic Diseases · 2025

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Summary

This narrative review, published in the journal Zoonotic Diseases, synthesises current knowledge on salmonellosis in cattle, covering the principal sources of infection, epidemiological risk factors, and strategies for control and prevention. The paper likely addresses both animal health and public health dimensions, given the zoonotic significance of Salmonella serovars shed by cattle entering the food chain. Authored by a multi-institutional team with expertise in veterinary medicine and food safety microbiology, the review is likely intended to inform farm-level biosecurity and antimicrobial stewardship practices.

UK applicability

Although the authorship and institutional affiliations suggest a predominantly North American perspective, the zoonotic and food safety dimensions of bovine salmonellosis are directly relevant to UK cattle producers, veterinarians, and regulators, particularly in the context of APHA surveillance programmes and existing UK controls on Salmonella in livestock under retained EU-derived legislation.

Key measures

Salmonella serovar prevalence in cattle; transmission pathways; risk factors for infection; control and prevention measure efficacy

Outcomes reported

The paper likely examines the epidemiology of Salmonella infection in cattle, including transmission routes, environmental and management risk factors, and the efficacy of control and prevention measures. It probably covers biosecurity protocols, vaccination, antimicrobial stewardship, and on-farm management practices relevant to reducing zoonotic transmission risk.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Livestock disease & zoonoses
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
International
System type
Mixed livestock
DOI
10.3390/zoonoticdis5010004
Catalogue ID
NRmo3f02hq-09a

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