STUDIU | Fermele industriale de pui ar putea favoriza răspândirea unei bacterii care provoacă gastroenterită

A study from Oxford University indicates that intensive poultry farming may increase the spread of Campylobacter, a common bacterium causing gastroenteritis in humans. Researchers analyzed 2,800 bacterial genomes from chickens and wild birds, revealing a more than 100-fold increase in Campylobacter due to industrial farming. The concentration of birds in confined spaces facilitates pathogen transmission, raising food safety concerns. The study highlights the need for improved biosecurity measures and monitoring to mitigate health risks. While poultry products are not automatically unsafe, proper food preparation and veterinary controls are essential.