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Advances in enteropathogen control in poultry production
1Food Science and Technology, School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Journal of Applied Microbiology
|August 26, 2009
Summary
Poultry meat can transmit enteric pathogens like Salmonella and Campylobacter. Implementing multiple intervention strategies, or "hurdles," throughout poultry production significantly reduces consumer exposure to these harmful bacteria.
Area of Science:
- Food Safety
- Veterinary Public Health
- Microbiology
Background:
- Poultry meat is a known vehicle for enteric pathogens, notably Salmonella and Campylobacter.
- Consumer safety concerns necessitate robust control measures against these foodborne pathogens.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and discuss the multi-hurdle intervention strategies employed in poultry production.
- To highlight the importance of synergistic application of control measures for pathogen reduction.
Main Methods:
- Review of established and experimental intervention strategies ('hurdles') in poultry farming.
- Examination of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)-based approaches.
- Analysis of pathogen control from breeder flocks through processing.
Main Results:
- A range of interventions, including biosecurity, vaccination, competitive exclusion, and novel therapies, are applied.
- HACCP principles at processing plants further minimize pathogen contamination.
- Combined strategies effectively reduce enteropathogen load.
Conclusions:
- A synergistic application of multiple intervention hurdles is crucial for controlling enteropathogens in poultry.
- These integrated strategies create an environment hostile to pathogen colonization and contamination, enhancing food safety.
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