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Evaluation of Salmonella and Campylobacter Recovery Incidence in Commercial Turkeys

Objective

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<li> To determine the recovery incidence of Salmonella and Campylobacter on commercial turkey farms in three geographical locations, </li>
<li> To establish a working relationship with the National Turkey Federation and turkey industry, and </li>
<li> To identify prospective commercial turkey companies to perform competitive exclusion studies. </li></ol>

More information

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Flocks will be assessed for Salmonella and Campylobacter status at market age in commercial processing plants located in at least three geographical locations. Carcasses will be removed from processing lines immediately prior to chill immersion and subjected to microbiological analysis for Salmonella and Campylobacter at each processing plant. </p>
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The data collected in the processing plants will represent the overall microbiological status of each complex with regard to Salmonella and Campylobacter.</p>

Investigators
Byrd, James
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2000
End date
2002
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6202-42000-001-07S
Categories
Campylobacter
Salmonella