Researchers study diet's impact on salmonella prevalence in cattle

Researchers study diet's impact on salmonella prevalence in cattle

Salmonella is one of the leading causes of foodborne illnesses in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and can spread to people from a variety of foods, including beef. Understanding how and why cattle become infected with Salmonella is an important part of fighting this major public health concern.

Researchers: High-starch diets may reduce Salmonella in beef cattle

A study found that high-starch diets can potentially lower Salmonella prevalence in cattle, especially within the lymph nodes – organs that are often embedded in fat trims included in ground beef products.