Modelling of Salmonella dynamics in the pig slaughterhouse

The burden of Salmonella entering pig slaughterhouses across the European Union (EU) is considered to be of public health significance. Therefore, targets will be set for each EU Member State (MS) to reduce the prevalence of Salmonella infection in pigs at slaughter. In order to meet the set target, each MS will need to develop a National Control Plan (NCP). As part of the evidence base for the development of NCPs, a Quantitative Microbiological Risk Assessment (QMRA) was funded under an Article 36 grant to support the scientific opinion required by the EC from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and andopted by the BIOHAZ panel.