An investigation of the effects of secondary processing on Mycobacterium spp. in naturally infected game meat and organs

Abstract: The risk for humans to contract bovine tuberculosis through the consumption of undercooked game meat as well as biltong (traditionally dried game meat) is a concern. The survival potential of Mycobacterium bovis during the cooking and drying processes was researched in a preceding study on...

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Main Authors: Van der Merwe, M, Michel, AL
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: Journal of the South African Veterinary Association 2010
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Online Access:http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1001239