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Pig Journal Volume: 54
Publication date: November 2004

Proceedings Section

EFFECT OF FEEDING POTASSIUM DIFORMATE ON INCIDENCE OF SALMONELLA INFECTION ON A COMMERCIAL UNIT
I. Dennis and P. Blanchard

Abstract
Reducing salmonella levels in UK pigs herds is a now a high priority for the industry. As an aid to salmonella control, the Danish pig industry has demonstrated that the strategic inclusion of potassium diformate in growing and finishing pig diets can be a cost-effective means of salmonella control.
A commercial trial was therefore initiated in the UK to test this concept. Results from this trial, as evaluated by meat juice ELISA, suggested a 46% reduction salmonella level when 6.25kg potassium diformate was added to the ration between 38kg and slaughter. It is therefore concluded that potassium diformate addition can be a cost-effective means of salmonella control.

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