Cages are to be lined with an impervious material which is changed daily. Excreta is to be disposed of in a sealed plastic bag in a covered container. Bowls and water for animals such as turtles are to be changed and cleaned daily. The following is a list of animals that may be excluded from your particular facility. The occurrence of this disease is worldwide as sporadic cases or household outbreaks among persons exposed to sick or seemingly healthy birds.
Reservoirs are parakeets, parrots, pigeons, turkeys, domestic fowl, and other birds.
Infection is acquired usually by inhalation of the agent from desiccated droppings of the infected birds in an enclosed space r by direct contact. Due to this disease psittacine birds are not permitted in day cares, and pre-elementary schools. Ducklings, baby chicks and pet turtles are recognized as notorious Salmonella carriers or vehicles of infection. Dogs and cats are also known to carry the infection. Case investigations reveal spread of the salmonella infection through finger nail biting, sucking fingers after handling animals such as turtles, cleaning turtle bowls in sink used also for food preparation, contact with contaminated toys, play areas and even beds and cribs and through direct contact with pets.