Control of an outbreak of salmonellosis caused by drug-resistant Salmonella anatum in horses at a veterinary hospital and measures to prevent future infections

Abstract

An outbreak of drug-resistance Salmonella anatum was detected in horses at a veterinary clinic and university veterinary medical teaching hospital. A similar pattern of drug resistance was identified in isolates of S anatum and other enteric bacteria cultured from the environment. Outbreaks of infection caused by Salmonella spp may be contained or prevented by use of rigorous cleaning and management strategies.