attachment to broiler skin was dependent on temperature,
pH, and the presence and activity of flagella. Optimal
conditions for bacterial attachment to broiler skin were
found to be 21°C and pH 8.3 to 8.4 (Notermans and Kampelmacher,
1974). Flagellated bacteria, similar to those
evaluated in the present study, were reported to attach
to the skin at a much faster rate (Notermans and Kampelmacher,
1974). This suggests that the 12-min holding time
used in the present study was sufficient to allow the
bacteria to become attached, yet washing was sufficient
to remove bacteria.