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Researchers explore Campylobacter resistance in chickens

By News Desk on January 23, 2021

Scientists have revealed how genes influence chickens’ resistance to Campylobacter.

Their study, published in the Scientific Reports journal, also identified that when designing control strategies for the bacteria non-genetic factors should be taken into…
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Sweden declares end to Campylobacter outbreak; 100s were sickened

By News Desk on December 18, 2020

Public health officials in Sweden have closed an investigation into a spike in Campylobacter infections linked to chickens raised for meat production after levels returned to normal.

There had been a rise in Campylobacter infections…
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Sweden hit again by increase in Campylobacter

By Joe Whitworth on November 12, 2020

Sweden is once again battling a rise in the number of Campylobacter infections after a temporary decline. A common source related to chicken has been identified.

Since August, the number of people who have contracted…
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Dutch study assesses pathogens in broilers

By Joe Whitworth on September 22, 2020

Two agencies in the Netherlands have looked at the prevalence of selected pathogens in chickens for meat production.

The study reaffirmed Campylobacter, Salmonella and extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria on broiler farms can be transmitted to…
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Sweden investigating Campylobacter increase

By Joe Whitworth on August 22, 2020

Public health officials in Sweden have noted an increase in the number of people falling ill with Campylobacter infections this month.

The rise coincides with an increase in Campylobacter in broiler flocks since the end…
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EFSA reviews control options for Campylobacter in chickens

By Joe Whitworth on May 3, 2020

Experts have reviewed on-farm control options for Campylobacter in chickens raised for meat production and assessed advantages and disadvantages of each measure.

European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) experts considered 21 control options and selected eight …
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Danish research shows Campylobacter infections often part of outbreaks

By Joe Whitworth on March 17, 2020

A large proportion of Campylobacter infections are not sporadic and can be linked to outbreaks, according to a study in Denmark.

Campylobacter outbreaks are rarely reported, which may reflect limitations of surveillance testing as molecular…
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DG Sante finds ‘weak points’ in Greek Salmonella control

By Joe Whitworth on February 1, 2020

A low sampling frequency and Salmonella detection rate by food companies in Greece means contribution to a national control program is “practically ineffective,” according to DG Sante.

The unit responsible for the European Commission’s policies…
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Salmonella found less often by Czech companies compared to authorities

By Joe Whitworth on December 12, 2019

An audit in the Czech Republic has found a significantly lower Salmonella detection rate in food company tests compared with official sampling of laying hens and broilers. Test results from authorities for 2018 show their…
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No impact on Campylobacter contamination from new rules

By Joe Whitworth on December 10, 2019

Stricter rules on Campylobacter have not yet led to a decrease in contamination based on figures from a German agency.

Almost a quarter of carcasses in the country had Campylobacter counts of more than 1,000…
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Norway looks at Campylobacter risk factors in broilers

By Joe Whitworth on October 1, 2019

A study on Campylobacter in Norwegian broiler flocks older than 50 days at slaughter has indicated age and outdoor access are important risk factors.

The research work in 2018 shows that 43.3 percent of flocks…
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