Opinion - (2025) Volume 16, Issue 6
Received: 01-Dec-2025, Manuscript No. jvst-26-188135;
Editor assigned: 03-Dec-2025, Pre QC No. P-188135;
Reviewed: 17-Dec-2025, QC No. Q-188135;
Revised: 22-Dec-2025, Manuscript No. R-188135;
Published:
29-Dec-2025
, DOI: 10.37421/2157-7579.2025.16.327
Citation: Kuznetsova, Daria. "Poultry Bacterial Infections:
Threats, Control, and Management." J Vet Sci Techno 16 (2025):327.
Copyright: © 2025 Kuznetsova D. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use,
distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Bacterial infections pose a significant threat to the poultry industry, impacting flock health, productivity, and food safety. Current knowledge on the prevalence of common bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli, and Staphylococcus in commercial poultry operations is synthesized in this review, highlighting key risk factors contributing to their spread, including biosecurity lapses, contaminated feed and water, and inadequate hygiene practices. Furthermore, it discusses the implications of antimicrobial resistance and the ongoing need for effective surveillance and control strategies [1].
Investigating the shedding patterns of Salmonella in broiler chickens provides critical insights into transmission dynamics within farms. This study monitored Salmonella prevalence in different intestinal segments and feces over the broiler's lifecycle. Findings indicated that early-life contamination and persistent shedding are significant challenges, underscoring the importance of in-farm biosecurity and early detection measures [2].
Campylobacter jejuni is a leading cause of foodborne illness, and poultry are a primary reservoir. This research explored the prevalence of Campylobacter in commercial layer farms, focusing on environmental sources and the role of wild birds as potential vectors. The study identified contaminated drinking water and inadequate pest control as significant risk factors, emphasizing the need for integrated management strategies [3].
Escherichia coli, particularly pathogenic strains, poses a substantial threat to poultry health and can lead to significant economic losses. This investigation assessed the prevalence of specific E. coli pathotypes in broiler flocks experiencing respiratory and enteric diseases. The findings highlighted the importance of good management practices in preventing the spread of these opportunistic pathogens [4].
Staphylococcus aureus is an important bacterium associated with various infections in poultry, including dermatitis and mastitis. This study examined the prevalence of S. aureus in a large cohort of commercial layer farms, identifying potential sources of contamination and assessing the occurrence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). Strict biosecurity and hygiene protocols are crucial for its control [5].
The gut microbiome plays a critical role in poultry health, influencing susceptibility to bacterial infections. This research investigates the relationship between gut microbiota composition and the prevalence of enteric pathogens like Clostridium perfringens in broiler chickens. Dysbiosis was found to be associated with increased pathogen colonization, highlighting the potential for microbiome-based interventions [6].
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern in poultry production, complicating the treatment of bacterial infections. This study assessed the prevalence of AMR in common bacterial isolates from poultry farms, focusing on resistance to frequently used antibiotics. The findings underscore the urgent need for responsible antibiotic use and alternative control strategies [7].
Biosecurity measures are paramount in controlling the spread of bacterial infections on poultry farms. This research evaluated the effectiveness of different biosecurity protocols in reducing the prevalence of Salmonella and E. coli in broiler houses. Implementing stringent hygiene, disinfection, and access control significantly lowered pathogen loads [8].
The role of contaminated feed and water in the transmission of bacterial pathogens to poultry is often underestimated. This study investigated the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in feed ingredients and water sources on poultry farms. Findings indicated that both feed and water can serve as significant reservoirs for this pathogen, emphasizing the need for rigorous quality control [9].
Poultry health management strategies, including vaccination and the judicious use of antimicrobials, are crucial for controlling bacterial infections. This research examined the prevalence of common bacterial diseases in relation to these management practices on large-scale poultry farms. It highlights that integrated approaches, combining good husbandry with targeted interventions, are most effective in minimizing disease outbreaks [10].
Bacterial infections represent a significant threat to the poultry industry, impacting flock health, productivity, and food safety. This review synthesizes current knowledge on the prevalence of common bacterial pathogens such as Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli, and Staphylococcus in commercial poultry operations. It highlights key risk factors contributing to their spread, including biosecurity lapses, contaminated feed and water, and inadequate hygiene practices. Furthermore, it discusses the implications of antimicrobial resistance and the ongoing need for effective surveillance and control strategies [1].
Investigating the shedding patterns of Salmonella in broiler chickens provides critical insights into transmission dynamics within farms. This study monitored Salmonella prevalence in different intestinal segments and feces over the broiler's lifecycle. Findings indicated that early-life contamination and persistent shedding are significant challenges, underscoring the importance of in-farm biosecurity and early detection measures [2].
Campylobacter jejuni is a leading cause of foodborne illness, and poultry are a primary reservoir. This research explored the prevalence of Campylobacter in commercial layer farms, focusing on environmental sources and the role of wild birds as potential vectors. The study identified contaminated drinking water and inadequate pest control as significant risk factors, emphasizing the need for integrated management strategies [3].
Escherichia coli, particularly pathogenic strains, poses a substantial threat to poultry health and can lead to significant economic losses. This investigation assessed the prevalence of specific E. coli pathotypes in broiler flocks experiencing respiratory and enteric diseases. The findings highlighted the importance of good management practices in preventing the spread of these opportunistic pathogens [4].
Staphylococcus aureus is an important bacterium associated with various infections in poultry, including dermatitis and mastitis. This study examined the prevalence of S. aureus in a large cohort of commercial layer farms, identifying potential sources of contamination and assessing the occurrence of methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA). Strict biosecurity and hygiene protocols are crucial for its control [5].
The gut microbiome plays a critical role in poultry health, influencing susceptibility to bacterial infections. This research investigates the relationship between gut microbiota composition and the prevalence of enteric pathogens like Clostridium perfringens in broiler chickens. Dysbiosis was found to be associated with increased pathogen colonization, highlighting the potential for microbiome-based interventions [6].
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing concern in poultry production, complicating the treatment of bacterial infections. This study assessed the prevalence of AMR in common bacterial isolates from poultry farms, focusing on resistance to frequently used antibiotics. The findings underscore the urgent need for responsible antibiotic use and alternative control strategies [7].
Biosecurity measures are paramount in controlling the spread of bacterial infections on poultry farms. This research evaluated the effectiveness of different biosecurity protocols in reducing the prevalence of Salmonella and E. coli in broiler houses. Implementing stringent hygiene, disinfection, and access control significantly lowered pathogen loads [8].
The role of contaminated feed and water in the transmission of bacterial pathogens to poultry is often underestimated. This study investigated the prevalence of Listeria monocytogenes in feed ingredients and water sources on poultry farms. Findings indicated that both feed and water can serve as significant reservoirs for this pathogen, emphasizing the need for rigorous quality control [9].
Poultry health management strategies, including vaccination and the judicious use of antimicrobials, are crucial for controlling bacterial infections. This research examined the prevalence of common bacterial diseases in relation to these management practices on large-scale poultry farms. It highlights that integrated approaches, combining good husbandry with targeted interventions, are most effective in minimizing disease outbreaks [10].
Bacterial infections in poultry pose significant threats to the industry, affecting flock health, productivity, and food safety. Common pathogens like Salmonella, Campylobacter, E. coli, and Staphylococcus are prevalent in commercial operations, with spread influenced by biosecurity lapses, contaminated feed and water, and poor hygiene. Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern, necessitating effective surveillance and control strategies. Salmonella shedding patterns in broilers show early-life contamination and persistent shedding are challenges, emphasizing biosecurity and early detection. Campylobacter jejuni, a foodborne illness cause, is prevalent in layer farms, with contaminated water and pest control being risk factors. Pathogenic E. coli strains cause substantial economic losses, with good management practices crucial for prevention. Staphylococcus aureus infections are common, requiring strict biosecurity and hygiene. The gut microbiome's role in susceptibility to bacterial infections is highlighted, with dysbiosis linked to increased pathogen colonization. Antimicrobial resistance is a major challenge, demanding responsible antibiotic use. Biosecurity measures, including hygiene and disinfection, effectively reduce pathogen loads. Contaminated feed and water are significant reservoirs for pathogens like Listeria monocytogenes. Integrated poultry health management, combining husbandry with targeted interventions, is most effective in controlling bacterial diseases.
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