The Poultry Podcast Show - #75 - Dr. Brian Lassen: Poultry Pathogen & Beyond

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.

What will you learn:

• Pathogen survival strategies
• Biosecurity importance
• Seasonal impact on diseases
• Host-pathogen interactions
• Campylobacter control efforts
• Global events and poultry health

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.

Connect with our guest on Social Media: LinkedIn