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Canadian Poultry: Guts of Growth: Campylobacter: Friend or foe?
May 25, 2020
What is it, how does it impact poultry and how can producers combat it?
Foodborne illnesses are some of the leading causes of gastrointestinal upset in humans globally. These illnesses can be caused by various organisms but some of the most common culprits are bacteria such as different Salmonella and Campylobacter species. In the EU, diagnosed sickness due to Campylobacter, specifically Campylobacter jejuni, impacts two per cent of the population or approximately nine million people annually.