Abstract:
The project compiles information on cases of salmonella eradication at animal farms and results of previous projects on salmonella and identifies sources of infection and routes of transmission as well as the most successful operating methods for eradicating the disease at a cattle farm. Instructions will be drawn up for work at cattle farms to protect workers from salmonella and to prevent the spread of the infection.
Objectives:
- To use whole-genome sequencing to examine the genetic similarity of salmonella strains isolated from salmonella cases detected in production animals, animal feed, pests and other environmental samples and their similarity with cases of salmonella diagnosed in humans and to assess the significance of different sources of infection.
- To identify sources of exposure from previous cases of eradication at animal farms as well as critical points related to the animal production method, survival of salmonella, cleaning and disinfection of the production facilities and collection of samples for inspection.
- To identify the best eradication procedures and draw up instructions for farms accordingly.
- To draw up instructions for how workers can protect themselves from salmonella and how the infection can be prevented from spreading through workers.
Keywords:
salmonella, production animal, eradication of infection, food chain, occupational safety in cattle farming
Responsible project leader:
Sinikka Pelkonen, Head of Unit, Professor, Finnish Food Authority, Veterinary Bacteriology and Pathology Unit
Partners:
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL);
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH);
Animal Health ETT;
Project stage:
Ongoing
Start year:
2020
End year:
2021
Parties funding the project:
Government’s analysis, assessment and research activities (VN/14597/2019) €322,042