AAEP Released Revised Salmonellosis Guidelines
The American Association of Equine Practitioners published new research to help manage salmonellosis cases.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Large Animals
The American Association of Equine Practitioners has published updated salmonellosis guidelines to assist veterinarians with clinical management. The resources cover critical areas including diagnostics, biosecurity protocols, and common risk factors.
Why it matters
The updated guidelines provide equine practitioners with current research to better manage field cases. This information helps clinicians identify clinical signs and implement appropriate biosecurity measures for horses.
Salmonella shedding prevalence is less than 1% in the general horse population, but it jumps to 13% for horses suffering from gastrointestinal disease. The guidelines are now available for download as a PDF on the AAEP website.
The players
American Association of Equine Practitioners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners is a professional organization dedicated to the health and welfare of horses through the advancement of veterinary medicine.
The details
The newly released guidelines detail clinical signs of salmonellosis such as diarrhea, fever, colic, and leukopenia, which can potentially progress to endotoxemia and laminitis. Experts also identify environmental hygiene, stress, immunosuppression, and antimicrobial use as primary risk factors for the disease.
Timeline
October 6, 2026: The AAEP published the updated salmonellosis disease guidelines.
Culture Shift
This release follows a recurring pattern set by the AAEP Infectious Disease Committee to provide practitioners with evidence-based standards. The update reflects a broader shift toward standardized veterinary biosecurity as modern research changes clinical management protocols.
Horse owners should discuss these updated biosecurity and diagnostic standards with their primary veterinarian during routine wellness checks. Implementing these preventative measures can help reduce the risk of salmonella transmission within equine environments.
The takeaway
Maintaining high environmental hygiene remains the most effective defense against salmonellosis for horse owners. Practitioners should integrate these revised diagnostic sampling methods to improve early detection and patient care outcomes.
Further reading
Learn more about horse health and veterinary standards in the Large Animals section.
More information
Review the full details regarding management and diagnostics in the AAEP salmonellosis disease guidelines.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Horse.
