Similar Research on Poultry U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists in Athens, Ga., are already seeking approval for a similar product, Doyle said. The USDA culture could rid chickens' intestines of Salmonella, another common cause of foodborne illness. But the pathogen is becoming even more widespread. It's been found in sheep and goats. Children have been infected in petting zoos.
Manure is another problem.
It's vital, Doyle said, to stop the deadly pathogen at its main source.