A whole supply chain hurdle approach to control Campylobacter
Lead Participant:
MOY PARK LIMITED
Abstract
Camplylobacter is one of the most serious food borne pathogens, infecting over 280,000 people, and
costing the UK economy £580m p.a. In this study, we will conduct the largest known molecular study to
track and trace Campylobacter through the supply chain. We will deploy whole genome sequencing on a
massive scale to optimise a series of on farm and factory interventions that reduce the contamination of
whole chickens with Campylobacter. These interventions include novel animal feeds and factory
processes. We will also develop a new qPCR testing kit for Campylobacter. This will be deployed and
validated on farm and in factories. The kit will be developed to segregate live from dead cells. It will
provide the industry with a real time and accurate rapid enumeration technique.
costing the UK economy £580m p.a. In this study, we will conduct the largest known molecular study to
track and trace Campylobacter through the supply chain. We will deploy whole genome sequencing on a
massive scale to optimise a series of on farm and factory interventions that reduce the contamination of
whole chickens with Campylobacter. These interventions include novel animal feeds and factory
processes. We will also develop a new qPCR testing kit for Campylobacter. This will be deployed and
validated on farm and in factories. The kit will be developed to segregate live from dead cells. It will
provide the industry with a real time and accurate rapid enumeration technique.
Lead Participant | Project Cost | Grant Offer |
|---|---|---|
| MOY PARK LIMITED | £259,196 | £ 90,719 |
Participant |
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| PRIMER DESIGN LTD | £123,197 | £ 55,439 |
| SLATE HALL VETERINARY PRACTICE LTD | £43,200 | £ 19,440 |
| ST DAVIDS POULTRY TEAM LTD | £43,200 | £ 19,440 |
| UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL | £94,134 | |
| UNIVERSITY OF LINCOLN | £449,794 | |
| DEVENISH (NI) LIMITED | £78,848 | £ 27,597 |
People |
ORCID iD |
| Alexander Smyth (Project Manager) |