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Whole-genome sequencing reveals the genomic epidemiology of Yersinia enterocolitica in South African meat and global populations

Abstract Background Yersinia enterocolitica is a globally distributed foodborne pathogen increasingly recognised within the meat production continuum; however, its genomic epidemiology in South Africa remains poorly characterised. Methods This study employed whole-genome sequenci...

Influence of defatted winged termite (Macrotermes natalensis) inclusion levels in diets on caeca bacterial community of Ross 308 broiler chickens

Abstract Edible insects has been identified among the potential natural feed additives to in poultry diets. Aim The study evaluated the responses in caeca bacterial community of Ross 308 broiler chickens fed defatted winged termite meal (WTM). A total of 150 one-day-old, unsexed...