Regional prevalence
How common Toxoplasma is, mapped by region.
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ResearchResearch proposal
Toxoplasma in the Meat Supply
Measuring Toxoplasma in meat at slaughter places, and the practices that affect contamination.
- Type
- Research
- Status
- Research proposal
- Where
- Slaughter places across Jamaica
- Field
- Food safety
Overview
The study
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic disease that people can catch from undercooked or contaminated meat.
This study measures the prevalence and genotypes of Toxoplasma gondii in pork, beef and goat sampled at slaughter places across Jamaica, and looks at how husbandry, handling and hygiene practices affect contamination.
Approach
How the study works
- 1
Select slaughter places and abattoirs in different regions.
- 2
Collect representative samples of pork, beef and goat.
- 3
Test for Toxoplasma and identify genotypes.
- 4
Assess risk factors and the current food safety measures.
Impact
What it will deliver
Risk factors
The practices that raise or lower contamination.
Safer food
Recommendations for food safety practice and policy.
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