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Backyard poultry producers should take precautions against salmonella

Source:  AgriLife Today

In late July, the Centers for Disease Control reported 611 cases of salmonella infections, including one death and 138 hospitalizations. According to the CDC, 32 percent of those infected were children 5-years-old or younger.

Exposure to salmonella from live poultry can be prevented if producers take the necessary precautions, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service specialist.

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