Backyard Chickens: A New Typhoid Mary?

About this episode

This episode discusses the connection between backyard chickens and salmonellosis, including its symptoms and prevention.

Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Chastain and Ginger today to learn what typhoid has in common with backyard chickens, including: What is salmonellosis and why are backyard poultry associated with it?What are the signs and symptoms of salmonellosis?How to avoid salmonellosis from backyard poultry.Link to show notes: BetterAnimalHandling.com

People in this episode

Host: Dr. C.B. Chastain

Guest: Ginger

Topics covered

• backyard chickens
• salmonellosis
• poultry health
• food safety
• animal handling

Keywords

• backyard chickens
• salmonellosis
• typhoid
• poultry
• food safety
• symptoms
• prevention

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Better Animal Handling

Books & works: salmonellosis

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