Molecular-based identification of Sarcocystis hominis in Belgian minced beef

Journal of Food Protection

Volumn 70, Issue 6, 2007, Pages 1523-1526

  Vangeel, L ^a   Houf, K ^a   Chiers, K ^a   Vercruysse, J ^a   D'Herde, K ^a   Ducatelle, R ^a  

^a GHENT UNIVERSITY   (Belgium)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

BOS; BOVINAE; PROTOZOA; SARCOCYSTIS; SARCOCYSTIS HOMINIS;

EID: 34250378308     PISSN: 0362028X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4315/0362-028X-70.6.1523     Document Type: Article

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