PREVALENCE AND ANTIBIOGRAM OF Salmonella spp FROM POULTRY FEEDS AND FECAL DROPPINGS OBTAINED FROM SELECTED FARMS IN
UMUDIKE, UMUAHIA
IFEDIORA, A. C.,OPARA, J. O. AND ENYA, E.
ABSTRACT
Salmonella species are among the leading causes of foodborne gastrointestinal diseases, frequently transmitted through poultry products. This study investigated the microbial load, prevalence, and antimicrobial resistance profiles of Salmonella spp from poultry sources. A total of 144 samples, comprising 72 poultry feed samples and 72 fecal dropping samples, were analyzed using standard culturing techniques on bacteriological media. Salmonella isolates were identified through cultural and biochemical tests, followed by…