Directed processing based on risk profiles reduces Salmonella in broilers

The overall goal is to model and test a realistic and dedicated management strategy to reduce Salmonella in broiler chickens, specifically serotypes of greatest importance to public health, by directed processing of broiler carcasses. This will be accomplished by screening pre-harvest broilers to quantify Salmonella levels and the presence of serotypes of concern and using this information to direct intervention practices during broiler processing. Major goal 1: to develop and test a directed processing approach in broiler chickens based on Salmonella serotype identity and levelsMajor goal 2: simulate directed processing under industry-relevant parameters and assess benefitMajor goal 3: implement a logistical and feasible directed processing scheme for processors