Novel bacteriophage and antibacterial compositions comprising the same

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel bacteriophage, more particularly, a bacteriophage that has. a specific bactericidal activity against Salmonella typhimurium, Salmonella gailinarum, or Salmonella pullorum, a composition for the prevention or treatment of infectious diseases including salmonellosis and Salmonella food poisoning caused by Salmonella typhimurium, Fowl typhoid caused by Salmonella gailinarum, and Pullorum disease caused by Salmonella pullorum, which comprises the bacteriophage as an active ingredient, and an animal feed, drinking water, cleaner, and sanitizer which comprise the bacteriophage as an active ingredient.