The wild boar is an abundant game species with high reproduction rates. The management
of the wild boar population by hunting contributes to the meat supply and can help to avoid a …

Abstract Purpose of Review This study reviewed findings on game meat microbiological
safety and hygiene published between 2010 and 2020. Data on wild boar, deer, other …

Abstract Within the European Union, different legal requirements must be applied in relation
to the circumstances in which wild boar meat is supplied for human consumption. The …

The northern European wild boar population has increased during the last decade. Highest
wild boar numbers in Finland have been reported in the southeastern part near the Russian …

There are many unique aspects and peculiarities regarding the transmission of foodborne
pathogens at the wildlife–livestock–human interface in Europe, which include the diversity of …

The objective of this investigation was to evaluate Salmonella and Yersinia enterocolitica
prevalence in wild boars hunted in Sardinia and further characterize the isolates and …

INTRODUCTION The Eurasian wild boar is widely distributed in Europe and hunting bags
reveal a massive increase in the population. Since wild boar and domestic pigs are …

The importance of meat-borne pathogens to global disease transmission and food safety is
significant for public health. These pathogens, which can cause a variety of diseases …

The variations in prevalence and levels of pathogens and fecal contamination indicators in
large wild game meat were studied to assess their potential impact on consumers. This …

Wild boar populations around the world have increased dramatically over past decades.
Climate change, generating milder winters with less snow, may affect their spread into …