Zoonotic Pathogens in the Food Chain - Hardcover

Denis Krause

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845936817 ISBN 13: 9781845936815

Publisher: CABI Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Examining the development, spread and transmission of zoonotic diseases through the food chain; from animals, through production processes to humans, this book discusses the ways modern food production systems contribute to the risk of zoonotic disease, and where mitigation strategies need to be focused. Covering factors in the animal production process and attributes of microorganisms that allow potential contamination of food sources, this book discusses pathogens that have recently emerged as important infections, and new trends in animal production such as organic livestock farming and raw milk consumption.

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About the Author

Dr Susan Catherine Cork is a professor at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Canada. Her research interests include veterinary public health, infectious diseases, animal health policy, and international development. Dr Cork has travelled extensively, including work as a volunteer veterinarian in South Asia, and she has over 25 years' experience working with Bhutanese colleagues on animal health related projects. She recently co-edited a Book on One Health Case Studies: Practical Applications of the Transdisciplinary Approach (2025), published by CABI and was the lead editor for a book on One Health and EcoHealth Case Studies, published in 2016 and 2024 respectively, She was also the lead editor for the third edition of the Veterinary Laboratory and Field Manual (2019) which was endorsed by the World Organization for Animal Health. The latter books were based on field experience gained working with colleagues in international development projects as well as from leading transdisciplinary teams alongside government agencies and NGOs in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada, and Bhutan (South Asia). Dr Cork holds a veterinary degree and PhD from Massey University and a postgraduate Diploma in Public Policy from the University of Victoria, New Zealand. She is a member of the new CABI One Health initiative and has previously contributed to other CABI books including chapters on food safety, disease surveillance, animal health policy, and disease ecology. Dr Cork has published a wide range of peer reviewed papers, government reports, and general interest articles.

Edition details

• Publisher: CABI Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845936817
• ISBN 13: 9781845936815
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: Denis Krause, S. Hendrick