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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Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Foods |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/10/11/2559 |