National Microbiological Database Analysis Tool
| Project start date: | 16 March 2009 |
| Project end date: | 31 January 2010 |
| Publication date: | 01 January 2010 |
| Project status: | Completed |
| Livestock species: | Sheep, Goat, Lamb, Grassfed cattle, Grainfed cattle |
| Relevant regions: | National |
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Summary
The National Microbiological Database (NMD), also known as the ESAM (Escherichia coli and Salmonella Monitoring) database, was established to help Australia meet Market compliance requirements to the US. All export establishments are required to collect and analyse carcase samples from all slaughter species for E.coli andSalmonella. Test results are forwarded to the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) and entered into the NMD.
The aims of this project were to develop a reporting system for the data stored in the NMD, provide regular monthly reports about NMD results to each establishment, and provide training to industry and AQIS on the interpretation of those reports.
The reporting system that was developed is based on the R and LaTeX softwares. The R software is used to generate numerical and graphical data summaries, while the LaTeX software is used to generate the reports in PDF format which are emailed to establishments.
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| Project manager: | Anna Hanson |
| Primary researcher: | SARDI Climate Applications |
