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INVESTIGATING THE IMPACT OF STRESS ON FOODBORNE PATHOGEN COLONIZATION IN TURKEYS

Objective

The objectives of this work include: 1)Determine the impact of stress on the immune response and on colonization of foodborne pathogens in turkeys; 2)Optimize strategies for decreasing the impact of stress on colonization of turkeys with pathogens of food safety importance.

Investigators
Huff, Geraldine
Institution
USDA - Agricultural Research Service
Start date
2006
End date
2011
Funding Source
Agricultural Research Service
Project number
6226-32000-009-00D
Accession number
410820
Categories
Bacterial Pathogens
Parasites
Natural Toxins
Viruses and Prions
Chemical Contaminants
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