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BioMérieux GeneUP STEC assays for routine use for export meat testing from Australia

Project start date: 01 July 2018
Project end date: 31 January 2019
Publication date: 18 December 2018
Project status: In progress
Livestock species: 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: Ian Jenson
Contact email: reports@mla.com.au
Primary researcher: CSIRO