Dr. Andrea Etter: Backyard Poultry & Food Safety | Ep. 135

Spring is here, and with it, we bring you this special episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, focused on Biosecurity Season Preparedness. Dr. Andrea Etter from the University of Vermont joins us to discuss her research on Salmonella and Campylobacter in backyard poultry. She highlights the challenges of sample collection, reveals some surprising findings about the prevalence of these pathogens, and explains the risks they pose to both public health and commercial poultry. Tune in to learn how biosecurity, environmental sampling, and consumer education can help manage these diseases. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Biosecurity at small farms is often minimal, increasing the likelihood of disease transmission between flocks, wildlife, and even human handlers."

Meet the guest: Dr. Andrea Etter is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Sciences at the University of Vermont, with a secondary appointment in Animal Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Food Safety and Microbiology from Purdue University and specializes in bacterial food safety, focusing on Salmonella, Listeria, and Campylobacter in small-scale and backyard agriculture. Her research aims to bridge food safety gaps and inform public health strategies.

What you will learn:

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:22) Introduction
• (02:32) Salmonella in backyard poultry
• (11:48) Campylobacter detection issues
• (16:27) Biosecurity and public health
• (19:40) Industry implications & risks
• (28:28) Consumer education challenges
• (33:00) Final Questions

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