Non-typhoidal Salmonella among slaughterhouse workers and in the pork value chain in Uganda
Abstract
Key messages<br/>
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<li>Bacteria such as non-typhoidal <i>Salmonella</i> can be transmitted through cross-contamination in the pork value chain.</li>
<li>Improving hygiene and pork handling practices at slaughterhouses and retail points is essential to ensure food safety. </li>
<li>Slaughterhouses could be used for sentinel surveillance of zoonotic infections in humans and animals. </li>
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Citation
Kivali, V., Roesel, K., Dohoo, I., Alinaitwe, L., Bugeza, J., Hoona, J.J., Mugizi, D.R., Kankya, C., Sinh Dang-Xuan, Szabo, I., Rösler, U., Friese, A. and Cook, E.A.J. 2024. Non-typhoidal <i>Salmonella</i> among slaughterhouse workers and in the pork value chain in Uganda. Poster presented at the 8th World One Health Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, 20–23 September 2024. Nairobi, Kenya: ILRI.