Call for Papers: Isolation, Prevalence and Management of Salmonella in Poultry

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Salmonella and the chicken: reflections on salmonellosis and its control in the United Kingdom - Poultry Science and Management

The association between Salmonella with chicken meat and eggs is the best-known source of a foodborne infection and its livestock reservoir. Whilst expansion of intensive farming and globalisation of the industry have facilitated its spread, Salmonella has an impressive toolkit that allows its colonisation and survival in the harsh environment of both the gut and egg. After infection in chickens Salmonella can pass through the pH of the stomach and, through adhesins such as fimbriae, are able to attach to the gut wall. Within the intestines, diverse metabolic pathways mean Salmonella can utilise a range of nutrients and elicit inflammation that releases oxygen to help its colonisation process through competition with the strict anaerobes in the gut. Certain Salmonella are also able to colonise the reproductive tract and pass into developing eggs in the ovary or oviduct prior to the addition of the egg-shell. Salmonella is also able to withstand high levels of antimicrobial peptides and antibody within eggs.A range of controls including vaccination, microbial-based products, coupled with improvements to hygiene and biosecurity, have all played a role in reducing Salmonella-foodborne illness associated with chicken consumption in Europe, though no single method is a ‘magic bullet’ of complete control. New variants, including antimicrobial resistant variants, such as Salmonella Typhimurium ST34 and its monophasic variants, pose a constant threat. In addition, serovars such as Salmonella Kentucky, associated with feed contamination but not protected by current vaccines, pose specific difficulties for control.A clear understanding of the infection biology of Salmonella can help underpin the development and application of controls, while areas of new understanding, such as the role and potential exploitation of the microbiome, offer up potentially novel controls. This all requires maintenance of surveillance systems and risk-based approaches to keep effective control of the Salmonella in chicken production.

Springer Nature Collections are curated groups of articles within a journal that provide highly focused exploration of specific themes and emerging topics to enhance the visibility and impact of research. By contributing to a Collection, you can benefit from increased visibility, meaningful academic connections, and ⁠broader impact. This collection - from the journal Poultry Science and Management -  highlights the management of salmonella in animal agriculture.

Salmonella infections remain a persistent challenge in poultry production, with extensive consequences for animal welfare, food safety and zoonotic disease transmission. For veterinary and microbiology researchers, this intersection presents a critical opportunity to advance our understanding of host-pathogen interactions, antimicrobial resistance and environmental reservoirs. The complexity of Salmonella epidemiology in poultry species demands integrated approaches - from molecular diagnostics and genomic surveillance to immunological profiling and vaccine development. Veterinary scientists are positioned to investigate host susceptibility, animal welfare and immune responses, while microbiologists contribute essential insights into bacterial resistance and enumeration.

We invite researchers to contribute to this Collection by submitting articles and reviews. Topics of interest include but are not limited to:

- Rapid identification and enumeration for Salmonella

- Prevalence studies in poultry populations

- Management strategies for animal salmonellosis

- Bacterial resistance and anti-infective agents

- Impact of Salmonella on food safety

- Epidemiological modeling of Salmonella transmission

- Animal welfare considerations in Salmonella control

- Policy implications for Salmonella management

Isolation, Prevalence and Management of Salmonella in Poultry” is led by     
Shabarinath Srikumar and Jinquan Wang. The collection accepts original research and reviews.

Shabarinath Srikumar PhD, Auburn University, Auburn, United States
Dr. Shabarinath Srikumar is an assistant professor at the Department of Poultry Science, College of Agriculture, Auburn University. His research interest focuses on understanding how pathogenic bacteria survive and proliferate in poultry meat and the environment. Studying the pathogen-food interactions at a molecular level will allow deep insights into how pathogenic bacteria alter their metabolic and regulatory profiles during adaptation to the different poultry environments. To this end, they will use different nucleic acid sequencing-based and other molecular microbiological assays on Salmonella typhimurium (and other select serotypes) as model organisms. Their goal is to develop data that will aid the development of novel technologies aimed at making food safer.

Jinquan Wang PhD, Auburn University, Auburn, United States
Dr. Jinquan Wang is an Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Poultry Science at Auburn University, where his work focuses on improving food safety and poultry production through one health approach. His current research includes identifying and evaluating Salmonella intervention strategies on reducing Salmonella colonization, transmission and persistence in poultry production.

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The Collection will include research on the following sub-topics: o The impact of population density on poultry behavior and welfare o Optimal building designs for different poultry species o Management strategies to promote bone health and welfare in general in poultry o Precision husbandry techniques to optimize population density and/or animal health and welfare

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 2, Zero Hunger.

All submissions in this collection undergo the journal’s standard peer review process. Similarly, all manuscripts authored by a Guest Editor(s) will be handled by the Editor-in-Chief. As an open access publication, this journal levies an article processing fee (details here). We recognize that many key stakeholders may not have access to such resources and are committed to supporting participation in this issue wherever resources are a barrier. For more information about what support may be available, please visit OA funding and support, or email OAfundingpolicy@springernature.com or the Editor-in-Chief.

Publishing Model: Open Access

Deadline: Nov 30, 2025