Archives for August 7, 2014

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WGS evaluated in Salmonella outbreak

By Joseph James Whitworth

An outbreak of Salmonella Newport from watermelon across six countries has been used as an opportunity to evaluate whole genome sequencing (WGS) by researchers.

Japanese Wagyu Beef - Too Authentic?

By Simone Baroke Contributing Analyst at Euromonitor International

With import restrictions finally lifted after almost a decade of negotiations, authentic Japanese Wagyu beef will soon be available in the EU, commanding top prices. But will consumers actually want to buy it?

Meat industry reacts to Russian ban

By Georgi Gyton

There has been mixed reaction to news of Russia’s import ban yesterday (7 August), with some associations shrugging it off, and others calling for action to be taken.

MIT and NMU target alternative sample prep method

By Joseph James Whitworth

Micro Imaging Technology (MIT) and Northern Michigan University (NMU) are investigating an alternative pathogen sample preparation method that could provide a specimen test turnaround time of four to five hours.