Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

EU experimental study on wild boar trichinellosis

F van Knapen1, J H Franchimont, T Garate

  • 1National Institute of Public Health and Environmental Protection, Laboratory for Parasitology and Mycology, Bilthoven, The Netherlands.

Applied Parasitology
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

European laboratories validated standard pork testing methods for wild boar meat, confirming their suitability for detecting Trichinella spiralis. Adaptations were needed for the Trichomatic method, along with enhanced cleaning protocols to prevent cross-contamination.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Systematic update to the mammalian relative potency estimate database and development of best estimate toxic equivalency factors for dioxin-like compounds.

Regulatory toxicology and pharmacology : RTP·2024
Same author

Model of Morphogenesis with Repelling Signaling.

Acta biotheoretica·2022
Same author

Epidemiology of Melanoma in Spain: Estimation of Number of Patients With Stage III Disease Eligible for Adjuvant Therapies.

Actas dermo-sifiliograficas·2022
Same author

Measuring interoception: The phase adjustment task.

Biological psychology·2021
Same author

Psychosocial repercussion of migraine: is it a stigmatized disease?

Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology·2020
Same author

Assessing children's exposure to manganese in drinking water using a PBPK model.

Toxicology and applied pharmacology·2019

Area of Science:

  • Food Safety
  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Council Directive 92/45/EEC mandates trichinellosis examination in wild game meat since January 1994.
  • Standard laboratory methods for pork examination are applicable to wild game meat.
  • Wild boar meat requires specific validation for parasitic infection detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the suitability of existing pork testing methods for wild boar meat.
  • To validate laboratory procedures for detecting Trichinella spiralis in wild boar carcasses.
  • To ensure compliance with European Union regulations for wild game meat safety.

Main Methods:

  • An international collaborative experiment involving seven European laboratories.
  • Testing of experimentally infected wild boar meat samples using standard trichinoscopy and pool sample digestion.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Evaluation of the Trichomatic method with necessary adaptations and cross-contamination prevention measures.

    • Main Results:

    • Trichoscopy and pool sample digestion methods are effective for controlling Trichinella spiralis in wild boar meat.
    • The Trichomatic method required specific adaptations for wild boar meat analysis.
    • Additional washing procedures are crucial to prevent sample cross-contamination when using the Trichomatic equipment.

    Conclusions:

    • Standard laboratory methods for pork are suitable for wild boar meat trichinellosis control.
    • The Trichomatic method needs modifications and strict hygiene protocols for reliable results with wild boar meat.
    • Validated methods ensure the safety of wild game meat for consumers.