Salmonella control - Scandinavia

In Salmonella control programs in Scandinavia no vaccination is used and the emphasis is on biosecurity with extensive flock monitoring.

Salmonella-free poultry production is based on five basic principles:

1. The breeding pyramid is free of Salmonella.
   All grandparent birds are imported, quarantined and repeatedly tested for Salmonella.
   
2. Feed and water given to the chickens must be Salmonella-free.
   This is achieved through:
   - import control on raw materials
   - mandatory heat treatment of compound feeding stuff for
   poultry
   - HACCP-based Salmonella control in the feed industry.
   
3. Chickens must be kept in a Salmonella-free environment. High hygiene and biosecurity standards.
   
4. Regular monitoring of the whole production chain.
   Samples are taken from flock to slaughterhouse level.
   
5. Immediate action whenever Salmonella is detected.