USDA poultry inspections can help improve live production, processing
Mar 15, 2019Susan Spiegel
By Philip A. Stayer, DVM, MS, ACPV
Corporate Veterinarian
Sanderson Farms, Inc.
Poultry experts identify weak links in live production that can compromise Salmonella control
Mar 05, 2019Susan Spiegel
Improved Salmonella control requires fixing weak links in live production that allow the pathogen to get into a flock, poultry experts advised during an industry roundtable.
Lightening the load: Teamwork between live production, processing key to reducing foodborne pathogens in poultry
Feb 15, 2019PHT Editor
While statistics show the US poultry industry has made great strides reducing foodborne pathogens, USDA’s new standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter in chicken parts have made poultry companies...
New standards for foodborne pathogens expanding control programs to live production
Feb 06, 2019Susan Spiegel
A rise in the prevalence of Salmonella on whole chicken carcasses since USDA changed the testing medium used could indicate the prevalence of the pathogen was previously underestimated.
‘Take a holistic approach’ to get the most from Salmonella vaccination
Feb 01, 2019Susan Spiegel
TOOLBOX, Issue 4: An interview with Marco Quiroz, DVM, Zoetis
Vaccination of broilers ‘quick and easy’ way to get Salmonella under control
Jan 24, 2019Susan Spiegel
Vaccination of broilers against Salmonella may be the best and most expedient option for producers struggling to meet USDA performance standards at the processing plant, said Chuck Hofacre, DVM, PhD,...
Improving Rapid Detection Methods for Foodborne Pathogens
Jan 30, 2015PHT Editor
Researchers have developed a microfluidic device that exploits cell movement to separate live and dead bacteria during food processing.
