A groundbreaking study published by PhageLab’s scientists in the Poultry Science journal has validated the transformative impact of INSPEKTOR, bacteriophage-based technology, on reducing Salmonella in poultry production systems. INSPEKTOR adapts dynamically to address the unique challenges of each farm, evolving with the data and needs of the production environment.
This marks the largest study of its kind to date for PhageLab, involving over 4 million broilers across commercial farms in Brazil. While this research focuses on Salmonella load, it represents just the beginning of a series of in-field studies exploring INSPEKTOR’s impact across different data points, setting the stage for even more impactful findings in the future.
Poultry Science is the highest-ranked journal focused on poultry research, publishing top-tier studies on genetics, health, nutrition, and production. Consistently recognized among the top 10 in agriculture and animal science, it is a trusted source for advancing poultry knowledge worldwide.
The study tracked the effects of INSPEKTOR on more than 3 million treated broilers compared to a control group of over 1 million untreated birds. Researchers observed an important reduction of up to 6 logs in Salmonella load at both day 28 (MAPA official sampling) and day 42 (bird slaughter).
To put this into perspective, a 6-log reduction means a 1-million-fold decrease in Salmonella. For instance, a farm starting with 1,000,000 bacteria per sample saw that load drop to just 1 bacterium after Inspektor application.
Notably, INSPEKTOR demonstrated effective control of Salmonella Minnesota and Salmonella Heidelberg—two of the most prevalent and challenging serovars in Brazilian poultry farms.
Salmonella contamination remains a persistent threat to poultry health and food safety worldwide. Traditional measures, such as preventive antibiotics and vaccinations, often struggle to achieve significant or lasting reductions. INSPEKTOR offers a cutting-edge, science-backed alternative that aligns with industry standards while delivering consistent results.
Highlights:
- Effective control of the two most prevalent Salmonella serovars in Brazil: S. Minnesota and S. Heidelberg.
- Consistent results across critical points in the broiler rearing cycle, aligning with industry standards.
“PhageLab is a biotechnology company deeply rooted in science. It is crucial for us to demonstrate that the products we offer are backed by robust scientific evidence, validated through peer review, and made accessible to the international scientific community.” Said Karen Mujica, Principal Scientist of qPCR Testing and one of the authors of the paper.
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