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Poultry

We offer the routine tests required to ensure the safety of the meat and eggs we eat (for instance, salmonella testing), as well as the tests required for export under the Poultry Health Scheme (salmonella and mycoplasma testing).

We can perform a number of hygiene tests in hatcheries, farms, egg packing stations and processing plants to ensure that they operate at a satisfactory standard. 

We are also able to analyse data over a period of time, and can flag any areas that require specific attention.

We pride ourselves on our quick turnaround of diagnostic samples for disease investigation and prevention. 

Our poultry laboratory is supported by a team of over 25 poultry vets, who are able to advise our clients on the tests applicable to their particular circumstances, and can interpret results if required.

Salmonella Testing

We are UKAS and Lion Code accredited for salmonella testing.

Bootswab Tests:

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  • Bootswabs 2x2 (CSPO)
  • Bootswabs 2x1 + 2x1 handswabs (CSPO)
  • Bootswabs 2x2 + dust (CSPO) 
  • Bootswabs 2x5 (CSPO)
  • Bootswabs 2x5 + 2x1 hand swabs (CSPO)

Lion Code Turnaround Testing:

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  • Rodent faeces (Lion Code) (CSPO)
  • Bait swab (Lion Code)(CSPO) 
  • Pre-housing (pool of 9 swabs) (Lion Code) (CSPO) 

Liners, Faeces & Swabs Testing:

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  • Box liners (CSPO)
  • Faeces (CSPO)
  • Stick swab (CSPO) 
  • Pooled swabs (up to 20) (CSPO) 

Feed Testing:

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  • Feed (RVS) 
  • Feed RVS & Enterobacteriaceae (presumptive) 

Packing Station Testing:

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  • Eggs (RVS) 
  • Egg contents (BPW) 

Hatchery Testing:

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  • Meconium (Selenite) 
  • Fluff (Selenite) 
  • Dead on arrival chicks <60 (Selenite) 

Vaccine Testing:

We also offer an accredited test for the differentiation of salmonella vaccine strains (Salmovac 440) so that rapid action can be taken if a field strain is found.

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  • Vaccine (Salmovac 440) differentiation (Accredited) 

 

Other samples can be tested for salmonella on request, please contact us to enquire