The objective was to study how surveillance for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) could be made more resource-effective in a bTB free country. A stochastic scenario tree model was developed to: (1) evaluate the sensitivity (CSe) of four surveillance system components (SSC) (<i>i.e.</i>, meat inspection of...

Biofertilizers are becoming increasingly popular in many countries and for many crops, but very few studies on their effect on grain yield have been conducted in rice. Therefore, we evaluated three different biofertilizers (based on <em>Azospirillum</em>, <em>Trichoderma</em>, or unidentified rhizobacteria) in...

Concern about soil erosion on arable land in Britain dates back at least 40 years. Monitoring schemes and case studies have subsequently identified the areas at risk, the rates and frequencies and the major factors responsible for erosion. Initial concern focused on impacts on the farm and...

Plant-based transportation fuels were the focus of extended criticism in the press, especially during 2008 when a portion of the blame for a spike in global food prices was associated with growth of the United States’ corn ethanol industry. The critique is based on an unsophisticated portrayal...

The objective of the study was to describe the <i>Salmonella</i> prevalence in turkey flocks before and after the implementation of the <i>Salmonella</i> control program in Germany and to identify factors that are potentially associated with the presence of <i>Salmonella</i> in the flocks. To achieve this, all...

The control of human Campylobacteriosis is a priority in public health agendas all over the world. Poultry is considered a significant risk factor for human infections with <i>Campylobacter</i> and risk assessment models indicate that the successful implementation of <i>Campylobacter</i> control strategies in...

Accurate and fast detection of harmful <i>Salmonella</i> is a major concern of food safety. Common <i>Salmonella </i>serotypes responsible for human associated foodborne outbreaks are <i>S. </i>Enteritidis, <i>S. </i>Hadar, <i>S. </i>Heidelberg, and <i>S. </i>Typhimurium are also commonly isolated from poultry. Serology is commonly used...

The consumption of tea originated in ancient China over 4000 years ago and is currently the second most popular beverage in the world after water. Tea is an aromatic beverage prepared by pouring hot water over cured leaves of the <i>Camellia sinensis</i> plant. The link between tea intake, most notably...