N.A. Cox et al.

N.A. Cox1, M.E. Berrang1, J.K. Northcutt2, R.J. Meinersmann1, D.E. Cosby1, B.B. Oakley3, S.R. Ladely4, C.L. Hofacre5 and J.L. Wilson5

1The U.S. National Poultry Research Center, ARS, USDA, Athens, GA

2Food Science Department, Clemson University, Clemson, S.C.

3Western University, Pomona, CA

4Food Safety Inspection Service, USDA, Athens, GA

 

5University of Georgia, Athens, GA

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Processing & Slaughter
Forced hot air reduces Campylobacter in broiler transport
Treating spray-washed broiler transport cage flooring with forced hot-flowing air improved eliminated Campylobacter on broiler transport cage floors.
Using forced hot air to dry spray-washed transport cages at a temperature of nearly 50 C shows promise as a potential sanitation procedure to control Campylobacter cross-contamination during broiler live hauling. | DelmasLehman, iStockPhoto.com
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Exclusive: Water spray lowers Campylobacter in broiler transport
Does water spray lower the presence of Campylobacter on broiler transport coop flooring? This paper shows the results of a lab-scale and a commercial plant study of the effect of water spraying to lower the presence of Campylobacter on broiler transport coop flooring.
If washing and sanitizing chicken transportation cages becomes common industry practice, it will be necessary to develop and follow standard protocols to assure all cages are effectively sprayed.
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