In the present work, we established and characterized a 3D functional polarized primary bovine oviduct epithelial cells (BOECs) culture on free-floating type I collagen hydrogels (rafts) at an air-liquid interface (ALI). Intercellular junctions, ultrastructural cellular morphology and the...

In this study, the bacterial composition of five traditional fermented milk samples from western China was evaluated by 16S metagenomic analysis. Forty lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains were isolated from each sample and their antilisterial activity was tested. The inter-strain genetic diversity...

Biofilm formation can lead to the persistence of Salmonella Typhimurium (ST) and E. coli O157:H7 (O157). This study investigated the impact of meat processing surface bacteria (MPB) on biofilm formation by O157 (non-biofilm former; NF) and ST (strong biofilm former; BF). MPB were recovered from the ...

Helminth zoonoses remain a global problem to public health and the economy of many countries. Polymerase chain reaction-based techniques and sequencing have resolved many taxonomic issues and are now essential to understanding the epidemiology of helminth zoonotic infections and the ecology of the...

Sliced cooked ham stored in modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) can be spoiled by lactic acid bacteria (LAB) which are dominating under psychrotrophic conditions. Depending on the strains, the colonization can result in a premature spoilage characterized by off-flavors, gas and slime production,...

Vacuum packaging and storage conditions at chilled temperatures are commonly used in order to prolong the shelf life of meat. Under these conditions and time-temperature abuse, cold-tolerant (facultatively) anaerobic spoilage microorganisms can continue growing. This study investigated growth of...

The biggest problem faced by cheese producers is the textural and microbiological quality of culture-free white cheese types, known as shepherd's cheese or cottage cheese among local people and produced widely throughout Turkey with high heat treatment. In the present study, commercial protective...

In discussions about nonhuman animal protection in China in recent years, one consistent theme is many people in China believe that animal welfare and the legal protection of animals are ahead of their time, and that animal welfare is a Western concept and practice, incompatible with Chinese...

Foods may be contaminated by foodborne pathogens during production, processing, transportation, storage, and consumption, resulting in hidden safety hazards. Currently, many sterilization methods are available to control foodborne pathogens including thermal processing, irradiation, electrolyzed...