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Research Project: Multi-hurdle Approaches for Controlling Foodborne Pathogens in Poultry

Location: Poultry Production and Product Safety Research

Title: Application of electron beam (eBeam) technology in pre and post-harvest poultry

Author
item Jesudhasan, Palmy

Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only
Publication Acceptance Date: 9/18/2024
Publication Date: 9/18/2024
Citation: Jesudhasan, P. 2024. Application of electron beam (eBeam) technology in pre and post-harvest poultry. Abstract. Veterinary Science and Faculty of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, September 18, 2024.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Electron Beam (eBeam) is the best tool to control pathogens in poultry. The application of eBeam is an alternative to antibiotics. The source of eBeam is electricity, which is eco-friendly, cost-effective, devoid of health hazards, and rapidly provides targeted, high doses in a planar manner. eBeam shreds nucleic acids (restricting reproduction) and retains the membrane integrity of exposed bacteria, thus preserving antigenic epitopes and immunogenicity. So, eBeam is used for vaccine preparation and sterilization. I use eBeam for both pre-and post-harvest poultry to control foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella and Campylobacter. To control foodborne pathogens in preharvest, i used eBeam to inactivate the pathogens and use the eBeam-inactivated pathogens as vaccines. To control the foodborne pathogens in postharvest, I exposed meat and meat products to eBeam to inactivate the pathogens. With the use of eBeam, we have developed effective vaccines and inactivated Salmonella and Campylobacter in ground poultry meat.