Abstract
The paper presents a summary of a panel presentation by animal scientists and public health veterinarians on food safety methods to improve public health of the public consuming beef and poultry. Pre-harvest methods discussed include vaccination to decrease shedding of Esherichia coli O157:H7, direct-fed microbials (DFMs), calving methods, and responsible use of antimicrobials. Post-harvest methods discussed include increased sampling and use of hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) methods, test-and-hold of meat products prior to release for public consumption, development of attainment categories, the use of pulsed field gel electrophoresis (PFGE) for genotyping and serotyping, and an 11-step surveillance program. The public health concern and financial consequences of contamination with E. coli O157:H7 is discussed. A "carrot and stick" approach for both producers and processors to increase vaccination and product testing is recommended.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 233-236 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of agromedicine |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2008 |
Keywords
- Animal antimicrobials
- Animal vaccination
- Beef production
- Direct-fed microbials
- E. coli O157:H7
- Food safety
- Food testing
- Hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP)
- Veterinary practice