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Quantifying the Seasonality of E. coli O157 Shedding in Cattle

Objective

A previous study conducted in Scotland in summer 2002 showed that 7% of cattle tested at abattoir were positive for E. coli O157 in faeces. This current project (S01018) repeated this study during January to March 2003 (when few human cases of E. coli O157 are reported) allowing a comparison to be made between the concentration and prevalence of E. coli O157 shed by cattle during the summer and winter months. This study will help to determine the most important areas for intervention strategies to reduce numbers of E. coli O157 and areas for good hygiene practices in the processing of carcasses and beef products.

More information

<p>Find more about this project and other FSA food safety-related projects at the <a href="http://www.food.gov.uk/science/research/&quot; target="_blank">Food Standards Agency Research webpage</a>.

Institution
University of Aberdeen
Start date
2003
End date
2003
Funding Source
Food Standards Agency
Project number
S01018
Categories
Escherichia coli