The Poultry-Associated Microbiome: Network Analysis and Farm-to-Fork Characterizations

Authors: Brian B. Oakley, Cesar A. Morales, J. Line, Mark E. Berrang, Richard J. Meinersmann, Glenn E. Tillman, Mark G. Wise, Gregory R. Siragusa, Kelli L. Hiett, Bruce S. Seal

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0057190

Abstract Summary

Study tracks poultry microbiome from farm to consumer using high-throughput sequencing, revealing a core community of potential pathogens including Campylobacter. While processing reduced microbial diversity and pathogen levels, carcasses 48 hours post-processing harbored unexpected unique taxa. Retail products contained 27 genera, mostly metabolically active. Network analysis showed Campylobacter operates independently, explaining why competitive exclusion strategies fail.

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Study maps chicken microbiome from farm to store, revealing pathogen persistence through processing and identifying why Campylobacter control methods often fail, improving food safety strategies.

License: CC0 (Public Domain).

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