HC Deb 20 February 1989 vol 147 c532W
Dr. David Clark

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many or what proportion of birds are monitored when laying flocks of poultry are investigated for salmonella enteritidis.

Mr. Donald Thompson

At present, a statistical sampling technique is used to detect salmonella enteritidis in poultry which ensures a very high confidence level of detecting the disease. Statutory provisions for the bacteriological monitoring of poultry laying flocks are to be introduced shortly.

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