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Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence and phenotype diversity of Salmonella isolated from poultry offal in Niger. Methodology and Results: A total of 155 poultries offal consisting of gizzard, liver and spleen were analyzed according to ISO 6579: 2002. Based on these different analyzes, high prevalence of Salmonella from 20% to 69% was found. Serotyping showed the predominance of Derby 42.37% followed by S. Hato 15.25%, S. Chester 10.17%, S. Agona 5.08%, S. Suberu and S. Essen 3.39% each, S. Hessarek and S. Kissangani 1.69% each. Isolated Salmonella strains showed low resistance to antibiotics. Conclusion and perspective: Poultry offal for human consumption has high concentration of Salmonella. This is due to poor hygienic practices of poultry sellers. From these facts, awareness and training measures are necessary. Niger authorities must also build modern slaughterhouses and poultry markets in order to reduce the risk infectious proliferation of diseases such as gastroenteritis and food poisoning. |
