Competitive Exclusion

Competitive Exclusion

The Laid in Britain Quality Assurance Scheme encompasses a thorough testing and monitoring programme to maintain the health and welfare of the laying flocks and guarantee the best quality eggs to the end user.

Within the scheme, competitive exclusion has been chosen as the method of disease control because of its proven record against all salmonellae, coliforms, pasturella and other potential food safety hazards.

It has a long-standing record of value in both the broiler and broiler-breeder sectors and is widely regarded in many countries as being a valuable aid in the modification of Salmonella invasion. DEFRA-monitored results of its value in commercial layers is now available.

For initial entry into the scheme, producers must blood test each and every flock they have for Salmonella enteritidis and typhimurium. Negative flocks are admitted directly into the scheme following administration of competitive exclusion product and auditing.

Competitive exclusion product is given on housing at laying farm routinely in participating farms. It can also be given during rear as extra cover.

A certificate of compliance will be issued, and, point of sale material made available.

There is an additional swab testing of the environment, in compliance with the EU and National Control Programme for Salmonella regulations.

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