Listeria in the feed: A dangerous hygiene problem in fattening pigs
Friday, January 25, 2019 - 12:30
in Health & Medicine
In a recent study, researchers have investigated an episode of fatal listeriosis in fattening pigs with a mortality rate of nearly 10 percent. The research team traced the source of infection to the fed silage. Following simple guidelines during the ensilaging process can minimize this risk -- with benefits for food safety and public health.