From: Evaluation of the presence and zoonotic transmission of Chlamydia suis in a pig slaughterhouse
Location | PCRII | ViableC. suis |
---|---|---|
Pig reception area | - | - |
Slaughtering and bleeding area | + | + |
Pre-washing bath location | - | - |
Dehairing area | + | + |
Cutting/deboning area | - | - |
Carcass splitting area | + | - |
Organ evisceration area | - | - |
Individual weighing area | + | + |
Chilling/hanging room | - | - |
Pig intestine washing room | + | - |
Employee dining room | + | + |
Sanitary facilities at the individual wheighing area | + | - |
Sanitary facilities at the pig intestine washing room | + | + |
Sanitary facilities at the cloakrooms | + | + |
Total (positives/examined) | 9/14 | 6/14 |