Food safety considerations in integrated organic crop–livestock systems: prevalence of Salmonella spp. and E. coli O157:H7 in organically raised cattle and organic feed
January 1, 2019
9 pages
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In this study, model integrated crop–livestock organic systems were established in three states (Iowa, Minnesota and Pennsylvania) to evaluate biological performance and food safety aspects. Organically raised cattle and their feed/forage, feces, hide and meat were examined for the presence of two pathogens, Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella spp.
Organization:
Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems
Authors:
Joshua Nazareth, Dr. Angela Shaw, Dr. Kathleen Delate, Dr. Robert Turnbull
Categories & Tags
- Field Crops, Livestock
- Journal Article
- Midwest, Northeast, Upper Midwest
- Pest Management, Production/Agronomy