Epidemiological and economic effects of Salmonella control in the pork supply chain
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The SafePork conference series began in 1996 to bring together international researchers, industry, and government agencies to discuss current Salmonella research and identify research needs pertaining to both pig and pork production. In subsequent years topics of research presented at these conferences expanded to include other chemical and biological hazards to pig and pork production.
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In this paper a salmonella simulation model for the pork production chain is presented to evaluate the epidemiological and economic effects of hygiene measures and price differentiation on Salmonella. Results indicate that the farm stages in the chain are the most important stages to achieve reduction of Salmonella in pork. To reach an acceptable overall level of Salmonella however, every stage has to contribute. With a new system of price differentiation between infected and Salmonella free piglets and pork, the stages can be motivated to take measures for reduction and control of Salmonella.