Table 1.

Criteria for optimal DNA bead-based microarray detection.

Target genes and designed probe and primer sequences can detect target Salmonella serovars with minimal cross-reactivity. Bead-based DNA microarrays can simultaneously detect multiple serovars using a 96-well microplate format. Developed bead-based microarrays will work with both synthetic and culture samples. Microarrays can detect Salmonella pathogens in various feed and feed ingredient samples from both experimentally and naturally contaminated samples.