Impact of Different Layer Housing Systems on Eggshell Cuticle Quality and <i>Salmonella</i> Adherence in Table Eggs

The bacterial load on the eggshell surface is a key factor in predicting the bacterial penetration and contamination of the egg interior. The eggshell cuticle is the first line of defense against vertical penetration by microbial food-borne pathogens such as <i>Salmonella</i> Enteritidis...

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Main Authors: Garima Kulshreshtha, Cristina Benavides-Reyes, Alejandro B. Rodriguez-Navarro, Ty Diep, Maxwell T. Hincke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Foods
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/11/2559