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There has been a “significant” drop in the number of salmonella cases in cattle, according to the Department of Agriculture.
“Over the last five years, we have experienced a significant decrease in the number of salmonella isolates (Salmonella Dublin) from bovine submissions, including bovine abortions,” the Department said.
The Department responding to a query on reports of an outbreak of salmonella in Cork, but stated that no cases had been found in the county.
No salmonella species or serotype has been isolated from any of those samples
“From 1 January 2020, Cork RVL has carried out salmonella culture in samples from 442 animals (including foetuses) from a large number of different herds throughout our surveillance catchment. No salmonella species or serotype has been isolated from any of those samples.”
Salmonella is a bacteria which can cause diarrhoea and abortions in cattle. It can prove costly if an outbreak occurs and farmers have been encouraged to vaccinate against the disease.
The Department advised that anyone who suspected a case of salmonella should ask their vet to refer samples to their nearest Regional Veterinary Laboratory for testing.
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