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Cost benefit analysis of new detection method and Interventions for Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli

Project start date: 03 October 2017
Project end date: 15 December 2017
Publication date: 27 November 2017
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Sheep, Goat, Lamb, Grassfed cattle, Grainfed cattle
Relevant regions: National
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Summary

​Demonstrate pathogenic E. coli and salmonella (which pose significant risk to human health) present lower risks to consumers of Australian beef compared with beef from other (competitor) countries in markets with sensitivities (actual or potential) to these pathogens.

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Project manager: Khanh Huynh
Primary researcher: Greenleaf Enterprises Pty Limited