Validating thermal inactivation of Salmonella spp. in fresh and aged chicken litter

Appl Environ Microbiol. 2012 Feb;78(4):1302-7. doi: 10.1128/AEM.06671-11. Epub 2011 Dec 16.

Abstract

Our results revealed that a 7-log reduction of Salmonella can be achieved by exposing fresh chicken litter for 80.5 to 100.8, 78.4 to 93.1, and 44.1 to 63 min at 70, 75, and 80°C, respectively, depending on initial moisture contents. However, the aged chicken litter requires more heat treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Chickens
  • Colony Count, Microbial
  • Feces / microbiology*
  • Hot Temperature
  • Microbial Viability / radiation effects*
  • Salmonella / physiology*
  • Salmonella / radiation effects*
  • Time Factors