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Prevalence and Characterization of Emerging Pathogens in Small Ruminants In order to Mitigate Illness Associated with Food-Borne Infections in Humans: A One Health Perspective

Objective

The overall goal of this study is to minimize the risk of a foodborne outbreak especially at a time of increased demand. The specific objectives are:1. Determine the prevalence of emerging pathogens (in small ruminants and their products at pre-harvest, slaughter, further processing and retail market levels.2. Develop and deliver a comprehensive extension and education program on foodborne pathogens in food animals to mitigate zoonosis

Investigators
Marshall, Renita
Institution
Southern University
Start date
2020
End date
2023
Funding Source
Nat'l. Inst. of Food and Agriculture
Project number
LAX06MarshallE-A19
Accession number
1021121
Categories
Bacterial Pathogens
Education and Training
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