Listeria in the feed: A dangerous hygiene problem in fattening pigs

(University of Veterinary Medicine -- Vienna) In a recent study, researchers from Vetmeduni Vienna 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.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news