Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Raw meat linked to Salmonella infections in Greyhound dogs
By Morley, Paul S et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2006·Animal Population Health Institute, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of the association between feeding raw meat and Salmonella enterica infections at a Greyhound breeding facility.
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Plain-English summary
A group of Greyhounds at a breeding facility showed signs of Salmonella infections, with 66% of samples testing positive for the bacteria. Most of the infections were linked to raw meat that was being fed to the dogs, which was likely contaminated. The study found that many of the Salmonella strains were closely related, suggesting they spread easily among the dogs. To help prevent these infections, it's important for pet owners to ensure that any meat fed to their dogs is properly cooked and safe for consumption.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To investigate Salmonella enterica infections at a Greyhound breeding facility. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. ANIMAL AND SAMPLE POPULATIONS: 138 adult and juvenile dogs and S. enterica isolates recovered from the dogs and their environment. PROCEDURES: The investigation was conducted at the request of a Greyhound breeder. Observations regarding the environment and population of dogs were recorded. Fecal, food, and environmental specimens were collected and submitted for Salmonella culture. Isolates were serotyped and tested for susceptibility to 16 antimicrobials. Isolates underwent genetic analyses by use of pulsed-field gel electrophoresis and ribotyping. RESULTS: S. enterica was recovered from 88 of 133 (66%) samples of all types and from 57 of 61 (93%) fecal samples. Eighty-three (94.3%) of the isolates were serotype Newport, 77 (87.5%) of which had identical resistance phenotypes. Genetic evaluations suggested that several strains of S. enterica existed at the facility, but there was a high degree of relatedness among many of the Newport isolates. Multiple strains of Salmonella enterica serotype Newport were recovered from raw meat fed on 1 day. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: S. enterica infections and environmental contamination were common at this facility. A portion of the Salmonella strains detected on the premises was likely introduced via raw meat that was the primary dietary constituent. Some strains appeared to be widely disseminated in the population. Feeding meat that had not been cooked properly, particularly meat classified as unfit for human consumption, likely contributed to the infections in these dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16677120/