Controlling Salmonellosis

Owners can take several steps to control salmonellosis:

• Buy horses only from sources that are free of the disease.

• Isolate new horses when they arrive.

• Have a veterinarian check all new horses when they arrive to determine if they appear healthy.

• Protect feed and water supplies from fecal contamination.

• Be sure housing areas are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between uses.

  Minimize stress .

If you have an ill or known infected horse:

• Isolate the ill horse.

• Have your horse examined and tested by your veterinarian to determine the cause of illness.

• Start hygiene and cleaning routines for personnel working with infected horses.

• Remove all feces promptly and dispose of them away from horse housing or grazing areas.

• Thoroughly clean and sanitize all contaminated living areas.

  Minimize stress for all horses on the property.

• Follow your veterinarian’s instructions for medication and care.