Projects
Effect of vaccination against Salmonella Typhimurium in pigs under field conditions Ghent University
Salmonella infections are very common in Belgian pig farms. The infection is hard to control with the current control measures. This research project will investigate to what extend vaccination against Salmonella can be used to improve the control of Salmonella in pigs. The possible implementation in a new national control program against Salmonella is investigated.
Role of stress in Salmonella reexcretion by pigs Ghent University
Stress associated reexcretion of Salmonella Typhimurium by pigs shortly before slaughter results in carcass contamination and thus Salmonella contamination of pork (productes). In this project, the mechanism of stress associated reextreation of Salmonella by pigs will be examined using in vitro and in vivo models.
Protection of chickens against a broad range of Salmonella serotypes by the use of colonization-inhibition attenuated strains with defined living attenuated strains Ghent University
The aim of the project is to create live attenuated Salmonella strains, which protect broiler chickens after oral administration against colonization by Salmonella. These colonization-inhibition (CI) strains are produced by introducing mutations into the genome so these strains can no longer persist in the broiler, while maintaining protection against colonization.
Optimization of Salmonella control in pigs Ghent University
Pigs represent a vast reservoir of Salmonella Typhimurium infections for humans. In this project, the contribution of vaccination and feed additives to an efficient Salmonella control program will be studied.
More rapid and accurate identification of (zoonotic) Salmonella serotypes subjected to official control in poultry and pork Ghent University
In the scope of the combat against zoonotic Salmonella it is crucial to rapidly identify serotypes that may not contaminate the food chain. The classical method for serotyping by slide agglutination following the Kauffmann-Le Minor Scheme is time consuming and requires carefully trained personnel. It is for these reasons that this methode is fully mastered in only one laboratory in Belgium (Human NRC, IPH).
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The prevalence of Salmonella Pullorum/Gallinarum in commercial and backyard poultry flocks Ghent University
Recent outbreaks of S. Pullorum/Gallinarum on layer farms are of great concern for the poultry industry. To date, no information on the prevalence and spread of S. Gallinarum is available. This study aims to determine the prevalence of S. Gallinarum in commercial and backyard poultry flocks and to see whether the different isolated strains are linked with each other, using genotyping.
RT 13/10 SEGERI 1: Food Safety Risks of seeds and production of sprouted seeds Ghent University
Sprouts such as alfalfa (lucerne) or leek and their seeds are the main topic of this food safety research. We aim to answer the following questions: how does Salmonella and verotoxin producing E. coli (VTEC) survive on seeds intended for sprouting? How effective are the current sampling plans? How effective are the current detection methods for Salmonella and VTEC on seeds intended for sprouting and sprouts? What is the efficacy of different ...
AMPOULDETECT U+2013 Detection of the usage of antimicrobials in poultry Ghent University
The Royal Decision concerning the eradication of Salmonella in poultry (C U+2013 2007/22784) prohibits prophylactic treatment with antimicrobial drugs; excessive use enlarges the risk of resistance development. The goal of this project is the development and validation of an UPLC-MS/MS method for the quantitative and reliable determination of residues of antimicrobials in non-invasive samples (chicken manure).