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How can I test for salmonilla in my flock

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by Brookhaven, Sep 23, 2010.

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  1. Sep 23, 2010 #1
    Brookhaven

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    I know I always cook my eggs enough but what if I give eggs to a friend and find out
    they ate raw cookies. I have no reason to believe my girls are sick but I'm a little paranoid
    about sharing with all this talk of disease in the news. I know it doesn't have to be a large flock
    or kept poorly if they came with it to me. Any advise?
     

  4. Sep 23, 2010 #2
    jobeibi

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    I eat raw cookie dough. And runny-yolked poached eggs.

    Certainly interested in the answer to this one.
     
  6. Sep 23, 2010 #3
    EweSheep

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    I eat raw cookie dough, eggs over easy and I am not worried about it.

    I would worry MORE if they were from the stores.
     
  8. Sep 23, 2010 #4
    xyresicchick

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    doesnt NPIP test for salmonella?
     
  10. Sep 23, 2010 #5
    Mac in Wisco

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    Contact your county agricultural extension agent and ask for info on your state's NPIP (National Poultry Improvement Program). They can test for strains of salmonella that affect your birds' health as well as test for Salmonella Enteritiditis.

    Another option would be to contact your state's Veterinary Diagnostics Lab and provide the samples (and fees) directly to them. Although for certain tests they may require you go through a vet or other state agencies.
     

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