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Salmonella control: protecting eggs and people»
A European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) study recently
showed that the percentage of layer flocks infected with Salmonella is still
very high in some countries. Many EU member states therefore have to increase
their efforts to reduce these levels. Va...
Combating Salmonella in alternative housing systems for laying hens»
The EU wants the poultry industry to better control
pathogens that may cause disease in humans. SAFEHOUSE and RESCAPE are European
research projects aimed at combating Salmonella in alternative housing systems
for laying hens.
AI prompts broader focus on disease prevention»
With avian influenza monopolising poultry news headlines, one would almost
believe that there are no other diseases worthy of consideration, but in fact
the contrary is true. The industry is continuously confronted with health issues
which should not...
17 Aug 2006
New strategies for detecting Salmonella and sulphonamides»
In the average food production site, one sees few advanced techniques used to
screen pathogens, such as Salmonella, or chemical contaminants, such as residues
of sulphonamides. This may change as new and innovative affinity assays become
available, o...
28 May 2006
The Campylobacter battle: a fight of global proportions (2005 special)»
Campylobacter
is a global public health problem. In the industrialised world a
considerable number of 1 human cases are attributed to contaminated poultry
products. The poultry industry must try to reduce the contamination of meat products with a
co...
01 May 2005
Reducing post-plucking faecal contamination (2005 special)»
The
excretion and removal of faeces is considered crucial to maintaining clean
carcasses. Preventing cross contamination between killing and plucking
is essential.
01 May 2005
Natural Campylobacter control with bacteriophage (2005 special)»
Bacteriophage
are viruses which can multiply and kill susceptible bacteria. Their use
may lead the way to a new, effective form of Campylobacter control in the human
food chain.
01 May 2005
Antimicrobials to control Campylobacter in broilers (2005 special)»
In the US
there are several antimicrobials approved for use in poultry processing to
reduce bacterial foodborne pathogens. However, we have limited in-plant
knowledge of the effect of these antimicrobials for the reduction of
Campylobacter spp.
01 May 2005
Logistic slaughter still allows carcass contamination (2005 special)»
Logistic slaughter, whereby flocks are slaughtered in order of contamination severity, is supposed to prevent the cross contamination of carcasses with Salmonella bacteria. However research has revealed that surprising levels and sources of contamin...
Vaccinating to protect poultry early post-hatch and during moult (2005 special)»
The protective effects of vaccination immediately post-hatch, when the animals are highly susceptible due to immaturity of the immune system and the lack of a protective microflora, are thought to be limited. However new developments indicate that pr...
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