Zoonotic Pathogens in the Food Chain

Zoonotic Pathogens in the Food Chain

Zoonotic Pathogens in the Food Chain provides an epidemiological overview of zoonotic pathogens originating in animal production and their transmission through the food chain to humans. It examines sources of contamination such as manure and animal feed, pathogen development and spread, food contamination risks, and factors associated with modern livestock production. The book also addresses major zoonotic threats including avian influenza, swine influenza, bovine spongiform encephalopathy, and Johne’s disease, alongside mitigation strategies and emerging trends such as organic farming and raw milk consumption.

Key Features

• Zoonotic diseases
• Foodborne pathogens
• Food safety and public health
• Epidemiology of zoonoses
• Animal-to-human transmission
• Livestock production and disease risks
• Food contamination
• Avian influenza
• Swine influenza
• Bovine spongiform encephalopathy
• Johne’s disease
• Manure and animal feed as pathogen sources
• Risk mitigation and disease prevention
• Organic livestock production
• Raw milk and food safety