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Pet Turtle Production

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Publisher: Southern Regional Aquaculture Center

Creation date: August 2000

In 1975, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned domestic sales and interstate transport of turtles with shells less than 4 inches wide, citing concerns about salmonella. Over the years, however, much has been learned about the transmission of salmonella from broodstock to offspring within turtle farms, and methods have been developed to produce virtually (99.99 percent) salmonella-free offspring on a regular basis.

Key Words: USDA • SRAC • Turtles • Salmonella