Salmonella in Songbirds

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Article

Date of this Version

July 2004

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Published by GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR, Department of Natural Resources. http://www.gov.nl.ca/agric/

Abstract

Salmonella is a type of bacterium found in the gut of many species of birds both domestic and wild. During periods of stress it can cause outbreaks of sickness and death. Its importance in songbird populations generally and the occurrence of outbreaks in this province specifically are discussed in this fact sheet.