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National Microbiological Baseline Study in Broiler Chicken
December 2012 – December 2013

Conclusion and recommendations

The performance in sample collection and testing achieved during the study will allow the estimation of national weighted prevalence of Campylobacter and Salmonella in broiler chicken and chicken meat produced and sold in Canada. Multiple regression analyses will be performed to identify statistical associations among the presence of Campylobacter or Salmonella on samples and potential predictors such as generic E. coli, season, region, establishment size, age and live weight of birds, production shift and chilling systems. The diversity of bacterial isolates recovered along the supply chain for broiler chicken will be determined using reference phenotyping and genotyping methods and compared to that of human isolates. Based on the key findings of the study, some recommendations and next steps have been formulated to initiate the discussion on elements that could be considered for the elaboration of a risk management strategy.

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