February 06, 2024

Dr. Brian Lassen: Poultry Pathogen & Beyond | Ep. 75

43 minutes

In this enlightening episode of The Poultry Podcast Show, Dr. Brian Lassen, a seasoned research epidemiologist, approaches the complexities surrounding Campylobacter, its influence on poultry production, and the broader implications for food safety. Dr. Lassen shares insights from his extensive research journey, emphasizing the critical role of understanding pathogens from various angles, including their interaction with hosts and the environment. This episode is a must-listen for professionals in the poultry industry seeking to deepen their knowledge of effective strategies to mitigate foodborne pathogens and enhance biosecurity measures.

"Behavioral science, diet, microbiome, and even the weather are all important factors to understand the pathogen-host interaction."

What you'll learn:

(00:00) Highlight
(01:24) Introduction
(07:32) Understanding pathogens to protect poultry
(10:28) Campylobacter species in poultry
(19:22) Biosecurity and sanitation measures
(21:47) Investigating natural remedies for pathogen control
(31:59) Utilizing and developing research tools
(37:28) Impact of COVID-19 on foodborne illnesses
(40:55) Closing remarks

Meet the guest: Meet Dr. Brian Lassen, Senior Research Epidemiologist at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark. Specializing in the epidemiology of foodborne zoonoses, Dr. Lassen's work spans from biochemistry to public health, focusing on the transmission of diseases between animals and humans. With expertise in managing projects that study the unknowns of disease problems, Dr. Lassen leads efforts in identifying risk factors for Campylobacter in ecological and free-range broilers, aiming to reduce bacterial presence in production. His role as the national reporting officer for Denmark on foodborne diseases to EFSA underscores his significant contribution to the field.

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