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[Reasons for condemnation of slaughtered broilers from two large Swiss producers]
H P Jakob1, R Morgenstern, P Albicker
1Institut für Veterinärbakteriologie, Universität Zürich.
Schweizer Archiv Fur Tierheilkunde
|March 11, 1998
Summary
Ascites syndrome, bacterial infections, and runting were the primary reasons for broiler carcass condemnation in Switzerland. Escherichia coli caused most infections, with an average condemnation rate of 1.0%.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Pathology
- Food Safety
- Avian Health
Context:
- Meat inspection data from 30 Swiss broiler flocks (Nov 1995 - Apr 1996).
- Analysis of condemned carcasses and viscera from two major Swiss broiler producers.
Purpose:
- To identify the main causes of broiler carcass and viscera condemnation.
- To assess the prevalence of specific diseases and lesions in commercial broiler production.
Summary:
- Ascites syndrome, bacterial infections, and runting accounted for 71.8% of condemnations.
- Escherichia coli was the predominant bacterial pathogen identified.
- Other lesions, including those from injury or processing, were infrequent.
Impact:
- Provides insights into disease prevalence impacting broiler meat inspection.
- Highlights the significance of bacterial infections, particularly E. coli, in broiler condemnations.
- Contributes to understanding factors affecting meat quality and safety in poultry production.
