J. L. WilsonUniversity of Georgia, Athens, Ga.From the AuthorBroilers & TurkeysSalmonella, Campylobacter infection routes in broilersDay-old broiler chicks can be exposed to, and colonized, by pathogenic bacteria through a number of routes. This must be prevented to protect food safety.Broilers & TurkeysWashing broiler transport cages - if not, why not?Campylobacter and Salmonella are leading causes of human bacterial foodborne disease. What is the role of the transport coops in spreading this contamination in broiler chickens?Processing & SlaughterDrying broiler transport cages reduces CampylobacterBroiler transport cage drying and the application of a dry treatment (absorbent cornstarch powder) have been shown in poultry research to diminish the foodborne pathogen Campylobacter on transport cages.Processing & SlaughterBetter Campylobacter detection needed to protect chicksCampylobacter cultivation and detection methods to recover injured or stressed cells need to be greatly improved to allow for the development and implementation of more effective intervention strategies. Poultry scientists should question laboratory results and adopt new methods in order to obtain a better understanding of this elusive organism.Page 1 of 1
