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View article: Animal welfare at German abattoirs: insights into the occurrence of violations against laws and regulations from official veterinarians and judicial decisions
Animal welfare at German abattoirs: insights into the occurrence of violations against laws and regulations from official veterinarians and judicial decisions Open
Introduction This study investigated the occurrence of various animal welfare violations at German abattoirs by analyzing the results of an anonymous online survey and relevant German court decisions. Methods The survey targeted official v…
View article: Comparison of the agar contact method and the wet-dry double swabbing method for determining the total viable bacterial count on pig carcass surfaces
Comparison of the agar contact method and the wet-dry double swabbing method for determining the total viable bacterial count on pig carcass surfaces Open
A practical and representative sampling method for microbiological examination of the slaughter process is useful for identifying abattoir-specific risk factors within the pig slaughter line. The aim of this study was to examine the suitab…
View article: Drinking Pipes and Nipple Drinkers in Pig Abattoir Lairage Pens—A Source of Zoonotic Pathogens as a Hazard to Meat Safety
Drinking Pipes and Nipple Drinkers in Pig Abattoir Lairage Pens—A Source of Zoonotic Pathogens as a Hazard to Meat Safety Open
The water distribution system in the lairage pens of abattoirs could act as a route of contamination for produced meat. In this study, biofilm formation and the occurrence of specific pathogens in drinking equipment was investigated in dif…
View article: Measures and Penalties for Animal Welfare Violations at German Abattoirs: A Compilation of Current Recommendations and Practices
Measures and Penalties for Animal Welfare Violations at German Abattoirs: A Compilation of Current Recommendations and Practices Open
Protecting animal welfare during preslaughter handling and slaughter is an important ethical concern with growing importance to consumers. However, animal welfare violations in abattoirs remain a serious problem, and the enforcement of rel…
View article: Use of harmonised epidemiological indicators (HEIs) for broilers in Europe
Use of harmonised epidemiological indicators (HEIs) for broilers in Europe Open
In 2012, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) proposed harmonised epidemiological indicators (HEIs) for poultry at different production stages: Salmonella, Campylobacter, extended-spectrum β-lactamase/AmpC β-lactamase (ESBL/AmpC) prod…
View article: Implementation of harmonised epidemiological indicators (HEIs) for pigs – A Europe-wide online survey
Implementation of harmonised epidemiological indicators (HEIs) for pigs – A Europe-wide online survey Open
In 2011, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) introduced harmonised epidemiological indicators (HEIs) for pigs to be utilised as part of the risk-based meat inspection within the meat safety assurance framework. However, the applicati…
View article: Food chain information for broilers: Results of a Europe-wide survey on status quo, usability and suggestions for improvement
Food chain information for broilers: Results of a Europe-wide survey on status quo, usability and suggestions for improvement Open
View article: Outcome of Communication Training in Veterinary Studies: Influence on the Perception of the Relevance of Veterinary Competencies and Self-Assessment of Communication Skills
Outcome of Communication Training in Veterinary Studies: Influence on the Perception of the Relevance of Veterinary Competencies and Self-Assessment of Communication Skills Open
Since communication skills contribute significantly to professional success among veterinarians, there is a particular focus on developing communication classes in veterinary curricula. At Freie Universität Berlin, an e-learning course cov…
View article: Distribution and Characteristics of Listeria spp. in Pigs and Pork Production Chains in Germany
Distribution and Characteristics of Listeria spp. in Pigs and Pork Production Chains in Germany Open
Listeria (L.) monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that can cause disease, mainly in elderly, pregnant or immunocompromised persons through consumption of contaminated food, including pork products. It is widespread in the environment and…