Enterobacteriaceae and Salmonella enteritidis of Greater Rhea (Rhea americana) eggs

What is it about?

158/5000 Occurrence of Enterobacteriaceae and resistance to contamination of Salmonella enteritidis in greater rhea eggs, related to environmental and experimental contamination. Endemic Enterobacteriaceae in regions where wild birds lay their eggs contaminate the eggs. Some characteristics of the eggs, such as egg shell composition and composition of its contents can act as protection to the contamination. In relation to Salmonella enteritidis, the eggs of these birds present high protection for contamination. the bacteria in the ground contaminate the eggs and do not cause great losses in egg quality.

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Why is it important?

The identification of enterobacteriaceae that contaminate the eggs in the nests and the presence of Salmonella enteritidis is important for the management of these eggs and control of contamination in public health.