Transmission of Campylobacter spp. to chickens during transport to slaughter

摘要

Aims: To determine the prevalence of Campylobacter- contaminated transport crates and to determine whether contaminated crates represent a risk for contamination of chickens during transport to slaughter. Methods and Results: Samples were collected from cleaned transport crates before they were dispatched to the farms. Chicken groups were sampled within 24 h before transport to slaughter and at the slaughterhouse. Campylobacter spp. were isolated from Conclusions: Despite washing and disinfection, crates were frequently contaminated with Campylobacter and it could have contaminated chickens during transport to slaughter. Significance and Impact of the Study: Campylobacter- positive crates are a risk factor for chickens testing campylobacter- positive at slaughter.