Prevalence of Salmonella in raw animal products in Ethiopia: a meta-analysis

Tadesse, G and Gebremedhin, E Z

BMC Res Notes (2015) 8 Epublication ahead of print:

DOI: 10.1186/s13104-015-1127-7

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The contributions of animal products to human salmonellosis differ across countries, and source attribution is a major step in prioritizing control measures. The objectives of this study were to estimate the prevalence of Salmonella in raw animal products in Ethiopia by using meta-analytical methods. RESULTS: The odds of Salmonella contaminated meat was more than twice higher in markets than in slaughter houses [Odds ratio (OR) = 2.25 (95% Confidence Interval [CI] = 1.75, 2.89)]. The source species significantly affected meat contamination in slaughter houses (P \textless 0.05) but not in the markets (P \textgreater 0.05). The pooled estimates of Salmonella contaminated goat carcasses, beef carcasses, minced beef and milk were 3.86%, 4.53%, 8.34% and 10.76% respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The estimates demonstrate the extent of contamination, and imply the need for safety intervention measures to reduce the risks of contamination of animal products and human illnesses.

Citation

Tadesse, G., & Gebremedhin, E. Z. (2015). Prevalence of Salmonella in raw animal products in Ethiopia: a meta-analysis. BMC Res Notes, 8 Epublication ahead of print(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13104-015-1127-7 Cattle, Poultry, Sheep, Goats, Camels, PIgs

Keywords

• Cattle
• Poultry
• Sheep
• Goats
• Camels
• PIgs