Table 4.
Prevalence of E. coli and Salmonella spp. in pigeons according to rearing system.
Rearing system | Number of sample tested | Number of sample positive | Prevalence (%) |
---|---|---|---|
E. coli | |||
Household | 20 | 10 | 50 |
Small farm | 20 | 11 | 55 |
Overall | 40 | 21 | 52.5 |
Salmonella | |||
Household | 20 | 7 | 35 |
Small farm | 20 | 4 | 20 |
Overall | 40 | 11 | 27.5 |
E. coli=Escherichia coli