| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6290441 | International Journal of Food Microbiology | 2011 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
âºVTEC O157 was isolated from 7.6% and 3.9% of bovine rectal and carcass swab samples and from 5.8% and 2.9% of ovine rectal and carcass swab samples respectively. âºNone of the bovine minced meat samples (n = 77) and only one of the 14 ovine minced meat samples was positive for VTEC O157. âºResults showed that cattle and sheep presented for slaughter in Ireland harbour VTEC O157, and although the levels entering the food chain are low, this should not be overlooked as possible sources of zoonotic infection. âºFollowing PFGE and MLVA, cross contamination from faeces to carcasses was identified. âºMLVA discriminated better than PFGE in addition to being more rapid and less labour intensive.
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Authors
Deirdre M. Prendergast, Lynsey Lendrum, Rachel Pearce, Caroline Ball, Joanne McLernon, Don O'Grady, Lourda Scott, Seamus Fanning, John Egan, Montserrat Gutierrez,