Salmonellae isolated from domestic meat waste

Abstract

During 1977 and 1978, 172 samples from 14 batches of domestic meat waste were examined for the presence of salmonellae. Each batch was derived from the domestic refuse collected from approximately 120 houses. Thirty-five strains of ten salmonella serotypes were isolated from 32 samples from 8 batches. The probable origin of these serotypes and their significance when domestic waste is exposed to predation by birds and animals on refuse tips is discussed.

The incidence and significance of salmonella carriage by gulls (Larus spp.) in Scotland

“…Furthermore the appearance of S. takoradi (a serotype which is uncommon in Scotland) in the sewage was closely followed by the same serotype being found in the gull faeces (Fricker, 1984c). Many gulls feed extensively at refuse tips which are frequently contaminated with salmonellae (Durrant & Beatson, 1981) and refuse may therefore act as a source of salmonella infection for gulls. Preliminary studies were carried out on the role of refuse tips as a source of salmonella for gulls.…”

An Investigation of Herring Gull Population Decline in Pukaskwa National Park, Lake Superior

“…However, it is hard to say whether the lower levels of n-3 PUFAs in northern Herring Gulls are low enough to harm chick development. Anthropogenic food subsidies may also be negatively impacting the northern Herring Gulls as anthropogenic food subsidies can be sources of harmful diseases, such as salmonellae (Durrant and Beatson, 1981;Monaghan et al, 1985, Ortiz andSmith, 1994). Herring…”

“…Furthermore, if levels of essential nutrients such as omega 3 fatty acids are limited in garbage then northern birds could experience negative impacts on chick development, immune system function, and compromised vision (Twining et al, 2016b). By consuming anthropogenic food, northern PNP gulls may also incur increased exposure to disease and chemical toxins (Durrant and Beatson, 1981;Monaghan et al, 1985;Inigo Elias, 1987;Ortiz and Smith, 1994;Fry, 1995). All of these factors could act together to negatively impact gull populations relying on anthropogenic food sources as a significant component of their diet.…”