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Non–Tuberculous Mycobacteria Isolated from Slaughter Pigs in Uganda
There was a high prevalence of non–tuberculous mycobacteria infections among slaughter pigs in Mubende district in central Uganda. The most prevalent was M. avium, and outdoor systems and valley dam water were factors associated with higher...
There was a high prevalence of non–tuberculous mycobacteria infections among slaughter pigs in Mubende district in central Uganda. The most prevalent was M. avium, and outdoor systems and valley dam water were factors associated with higher...
Process Mapping the Prevalence of Salmonella Contamination on Pork Carcass from Slaughter to Chilling
Current processing procedures generally lead to a lowering in the prevalence of Salmonella as the carcasses move towards the cooler, according to researchers in the US who reviewed 44 studies evaluating pork carcass contamination levels at various stages...
Current processing procedures generally lead to a lowering in the prevalence of Salmonella as the carcasses move towards the cooler, according to researchers in the US who reviewed 44 studies evaluating pork carcass contamination levels at various stages...
Quinolone Resistance Genes and Antibiotic Residues in Wastewater and Soil
Research from Beijing indicates that wastewater from pig farms may be a source of genes that could facilitate the spread of antibiotic resistance after examining wastewater from the farms and soil nearby.
Research from Beijing indicates that wastewater from pig farms may be a source of genes that could facilitate the spread of antibiotic resistance after examining wastewater from the farms and soil nearby.
Novel Bead–Based Assay to Detect Antibody Responses against Toxoplasma and Trichinella in Pigs
Scientists in the Netherlands and Belgium have developed a new method to detect specific antibody responses in pig serum simultaneously against Toxoplasma gondii and Trichinella spiralis – two zoonoses passed from pigs to humans.
Scientists in the Netherlands and Belgium have developed a new method to detect specific antibody responses in pig serum simultaneously against Toxoplasma gondii and Trichinella spiralis – two zoonoses passed from pigs to humans.
Environmental and Food Safety Pressures on China’s Pig Industry
Producing large quantities of pork in China entails additional costs related to the environment and food safety that are not factored into the market price of pork, explain Fred Gale, Daniel Marti and Dinghuan Hu in a report entitled ‘China’s Volatile...
Producing large quantities of pork in China entails additional costs related to the environment and food safety that are not factored into the market price of pork, explain Fred Gale, Daniel Marti and Dinghuan Hu in a report entitled ‘China’s Volatile...
Occurrence and Characteristics of ESBL–Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Animals, Minced Meat and Raw Milk
Researchers based in Switzerland found relatively high rates of extended–spectrum beta–lactamase (ESBL) producers in pigs, cattle, sheep and chickens and they expressed concern about the high genetic diversity among these isolates, which they said...
Researchers based in Switzerland found relatively high rates of extended–spectrum beta–lactamase (ESBL) producers in pigs, cattle, sheep and chickens and they expressed concern about the high genetic diversity among these isolates, which they said...
Trichinellosis in Developing Countries: is it Neglected?
It is time to recognise the severity of this food-borne parasitic diseases and provide the resources to find a solution to a controllable situation where the disease occurs, according to Dr Bruschi of the University of Pisa.
It is time to recognise the severity of this food-borne parasitic diseases and provide the resources to find a solution to a controllable situation where the disease occurs, according to Dr Bruschi of the University of Pisa.
Lesion Severity at Processing as a Predictor of Salmonella Contamination of Pig Carcasses
The presence of lesions may be used to predict Salmonella contamination of pig carcasses, according to new research from Iowa State University. They also found that non–experts on the processing line could use their assessment of the lesions to discriminate...
The presence of lesions may be used to predict Salmonella contamination of pig carcasses, according to new research from Iowa State University. They also found that non–experts on the processing line could use their assessment of the lesions to discriminate...
Trichinella
A review of the latest information on this foodborne parasite in Annual Review of Literature & Horizon Scanning Report: Summary of Papers Published in 2010 from the AHVLA Parasitology Group.
A review of the latest information on this foodborne parasite in Annual Review of Literature & Horizon Scanning Report: Summary of Papers Published in 2010 from the AHVLA Parasitology Group.
Use Estimates of In-Feed Antimicrobials in Pig Production in the US
In a collaboration among several research institutes, scientists have calculated that the US pig industry uses almost 534 tonnes of chlortetracycline, 166 tonnes of tylosin and 155 tonnes of oxytetracycline annually during the nursery, grower and finisher...
In a collaboration among several research institutes, scientists have calculated that the US pig industry uses almost 534 tonnes of chlortetracycline, 166 tonnes of tylosin and 155 tonnes of oxytetracycline annually during the nursery, grower and finisher...
Antimicrobial Resistance – Veterinary and Public Health Concerns in Europe
Radical reforms of antimicrobial use in livestock are being contemplated for political reasons, according to David Burch of Octagon Services Ltd.
Radical reforms of antimicrobial use in livestock are being contemplated for political reasons, according to David Burch of Octagon Services Ltd.
Yersinia enterocolitica: a Brief Review of the Issues
Information on the reservoirs, prevalence, virulence and the ability of this foodborne pathogen to survive in different environments needs to be investigated to provide rational measures to prevent or decrease associated disease risks, according to researchers...
Information on the reservoirs, prevalence, virulence and the ability of this foodborne pathogen to survive in different environments needs to be investigated to provide rational measures to prevent or decrease associated disease risks, according to researchers...
Antibiotic Use in Food Animals
Broad concern and confusion about antibiotic use on farms have been expressed by the general public and policy-makers, according to a white paper published from the 2011 US National Institute for Animal Agriculture Symposium Proceedings on Antibiotic...
Broad concern and confusion about antibiotic use on farms have been expressed by the general public and policy-makers, according to a white paper published from the 2011 US National Institute for Animal Agriculture Symposium Proceedings on Antibiotic...
Factors Associated with the Occurrence of MRSA CC398 in Fattening Pigs in Germany
Just over half (52 per cent) of the farms tested had pigs that tested positive for this type of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to researchers at the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment.
Just over half (52 per cent) of the farms tested had pigs that tested positive for this type of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), according to researchers at the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment.
Longitudinal Study of Faecal Salmonella Shedding by Sows
Scientists in Italy report that young sows are more likely to shed Salmonella than older animals, that the post-weaning period is the high-risk period for excretion of Salmonella and that good biosecurity can reduce the Salmonella risk in weaned sows...
Scientists in Italy report that young sows are more likely to shed Salmonella than older animals, that the post-weaning period is the high-risk period for excretion of Salmonella and that good biosecurity can reduce the Salmonella risk in weaned sows...
Quantification of Campylobacter in Swine before, during and after Slaughter
After measuring Campylobacter levels in pigs on farm, in lairage and at various stages of processing, researchers based at Ohio State University concluded that the risk of a meat product being contaminated is associated with pigs that shed higher concentrations...
After measuring Campylobacter levels in pigs on farm, in lairage and at various stages of processing, researchers based at Ohio State University concluded that the risk of a meat product being contaminated is associated with pigs that shed higher concentrations...
Proceedings of SafePork 2011
The 9th International Conference on the Epidemiology and Control of biological, chemical and physical hazards in pigs and pork was held in Maastricht, the Netherlands from 19 to 22 June 2011.
The 9th International Conference on the Epidemiology and Control of biological, chemical and physical hazards in pigs and pork was held in Maastricht, the Netherlands from 19 to 22 June 2011.
Building Trust through Quality Assurance
Building success in the market, both domestically and internationally, is based on building trust in the quality and safety of products and now more importantly trust in the ethical correctness of production, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris ...
Building success in the market, both domestically and internationally, is based on building trust in the quality and safety of products and now more importantly trust in the ethical correctness of production, writes ThePigSite editor in chief, Chris ...
US Food Safety Policy Enters a New Era
Research conducted by the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) over the past two decades provides a number of lessons that can help identify efficient and effective means of implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010.
Research conducted by the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS) over the past two decades provides a number of lessons that can help identify efficient and effective means of implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010.
Risks for Animal and Public Health Related to the Presence of Alternaria Toxins in Feed and Food
Fungi in the family, Alternaria, produce mycotoxins in a range of plants that include cereals and oilseeds. Following a study of the possible adverse effects of Alternaria mycotoxins on the health of humans, farm animals and pets, the European...
Fungi in the family, Alternaria, produce mycotoxins in a range of plants that include cereals and oilseeds. Following a study of the possible adverse effects of Alternaria mycotoxins on the health of humans, farm animals and pets, the European...
Rapid Detection of Viable Listeria monocytogenes in Chilled Pork
Scientists based in Nanjing describe a method to show the presence of live cells of the foodborne pathogen, L. monocytogenes, in chilled pork and to predict the approximate level of contamination by using an RNA-dependent real-time PCR metho...
Scientists based in Nanjing describe a method to show the presence of live cells of the foodborne pathogen, L. monocytogenes, in chilled pork and to predict the approximate level of contamination by using an RNA-dependent real-time PCR metho...
High Frequency of Multiresistant Coagulase-Positive Staphylococcus aureus Found in Slaughter Pigs in Uruguay
Although no methicillin-resistant S. aureus were detected, all the coagulase-positive S. aureus found in slaughter pigs in Uruguay were resistant to three or more classes of antimicrobials, say researchers based in Germany and Finland,...
Although no methicillin-resistant S. aureus were detected, all the coagulase-positive S. aureus found in slaughter pigs in Uruguay were resistant to three or more classes of antimicrobials, say researchers based in Germany and Finland,...
Direct Feeding of Microencapsulated Bacteriophages to Reduce Salmonella Colonisation in Pigs
Direct feeding of microencapsulated phages is a practical and effective means of reducing Salmonella colonisation and shedding in pigs, according to new research from Purdue University.
Direct feeding of microencapsulated phages is a practical and effective means of reducing Salmonella colonisation and shedding in pigs, according to new research from Purdue University.
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