Listeriosis is a serious foodborne disease caused by Listeria monocytogenes, a pathogen often found in food processing plants. Poultry meat and its derivatives may harbor L. monocytogenes even if good manufacturing practices ...

To estimate the incidence and levels of Listeria spp. in an industrial poultry processing plant, samples of chicken breast meat, livers, surfaces of saws and tables, hands and gloves were analyzed. Forty percent of the ...

It is known that in the future the phosphate rock mineral reserve will be depleted, so it will be necessary to find alternative sources to provide P to plants. Poultry meat production is increased and the generation of ...

Necrotic enteritis (NE) is an important concern in poultry industry since it causes economic losses, increased mortality, reduction of bird welfare, and contamination of chicken products for human consumption. For decades, ...

The use of animal waste is an alternative to provide nutrients and increase organic matter content in sandy soils. The poultry litter is one of the most nutrient-rich residues. The objective of this study was assess the ...