Advances in Campylobacter Control Strategies in Poultry Production
A special issue of Pathogens (ISSN 2076-0817). This special issue belongs to the section "Bacterial Pathogens".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 61
Special Issue Editors
Interests: veterinary and food microbiology; food safety; Campylobacter; intervention studies; One Health
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Globally, campylobacteriosis remains one of the most widespread bacterial foodborne infections, with poultry production serving as a major reservoir for human exposure. Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli frequently colonize broiler chickens, making effective control strategies crucial for reducing public health risks. As restrictions on antibiotic use intensify, the need for sustainable, science-driven interventions has become increasingly urgent. Innovative solutions targeting pathogen transmission and persistence at both pre-harvest and post-harvest levels are essential for improving food safety.
This Special Issue will focus on recent advancements in intervention strategies to control Campylobacter in poultry production from farm to fork. Topics of interest include the following: the role of feed and water additives, the influence of farm management practices on pathogen prevalence, and the effect of hygienic and decontamination strategies at slaughterhouses. This includes studies evaluating biosecurity measures in different production settings and their effectiveness in reducing Campylobacter colonization. Studies investigating the impact of alternative poultry production systems—such as organic and free-range farming—on Campylobacter transmission dynamics that can lead to preventive strategies, are also highly relevant.
Additionally, we seek contributions exploring Campylobacter persistence, genomic adaptations, or transmission pathways in different environments through molecular epidemiology or antimicrobial resistance profiles to provide a deeper understanding of Campylobacter mitigation options. Research on novel detection methods, quantitative risk assessment models, and farm-to-fork control strategies will be particularly valuable for shaping evidence-based interventions.
By bringing together research from microbiology, epidemiology, animal science, and food safety, this Special Issue aims to advance knowledge on effective Campylobacter control strategies. We invite original research articles, reviews, and case studies that contribute to practical, science-based approaches for reducing Campylobacter in poultry production and improving food safety. We look forward to your submissions.
Dr. Nao Takeuchi-Storm
Dr. Annette Nygaard Jensen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- foodborne pathogens
- alternative farming systems
- feed and water additives
- molecular epidemiology
- campylobacter transmission dynamics
- genomic adaptations
- biosecurity
- campylobacter persistence
- interventions
- poultry carcass decontamination
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