MALTA – Salmonella has been detected in peacocks and turkeys section in the popular “Petting Farm” in Ta’ Qali. The salmonella was picked up through regular tests on the animals.
“Petting Farm” is situated on the southern part of the Ta’ Qali National Park. It covers a footprint of circa 11,600m2. It is newly opened recreation facilities which offer a great interaction experience with farm animals for children in a beautifully landscaped and relaxing environment.
The area has been quarantined and cordoned off immediately as soon as the animals tested positive for salmonella enteritidis.
This particular strain of the salmonella bacterium affects and infects poultry – especially chicken flocks, without causing visible disease, spreading rapidly. When passed on to humans, usually through consumption of uncooked meat or eggs and contaminated food, it causes symptoms such as abdominal cramps, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting and fever.
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