Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Foodborne illness in pets - how vets and public health help
By Epp, Tasha & Parker, Sarah·Published in Journal of agromedicine·2009·Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Factors in foodborne disease control: a brief overview of issues in changing zoonotic disease transmission and the roles of public health and veterinary professionals.
Plain-English summary
Foodborne illnesses continue to be a significant concern for public health around the world, even with advancements in how we raise animals, process food, and prepare meals. Both veterinarians and public health officials are important in monitoring, preventing, and managing these illnesses. This overview looks at new germs that can cause foodborne sickness and emphasizes important areas to focus on for prevention and control. It highlights the collaborative efforts needed from both fields to tackle this ongoing issue effectively.
Abstract
Worldwide, foodborne illness remains a constant public health issue, despite improvements in husbandry, food processing, preservation, and preparation. Both veterinary medicine and public health have roles to play in the surveillance, prevention and control of this on-going issue. The objectives of this summary are to describe foodborne hazards of the 21st century, highlighting a few of the recent emerging pathogens, and identify some key areas of focus for prevention and control of foodborne illness. The roles of both public health and the veterinary profession in control will also be discussed.
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