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1 June 2004

​Prevalence of Faecal Shedding on Scottish Beef Cattle Farms of Verocytotoxigenic Escherichia Coli Serotypes: O26, O103, O111, O145

A study of the frequency of shedding of key non-O157 verocytotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) strains (O26, O103, O111, O145)  in the faeces of Scottish beef cattle close to sale or slaughter, and to estimate the proportion of farms affected.
Report
1 May 2004

​Comparison of Human and Cattle E. coli O26 Isolates by Pulsed Field Gel Electrophoresis (PFGE)
Report
1 March 2004

​Continued Monitoring of PAH in Loch Leven

FSS commissioned research to investigate the levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in farmed mussels in Loch Leven.
Report
1 April 2003

​Quantifying the seasonality of E. coli O157 shedding (concentration and prevalence) in cattle and estimating its effect on the number of cases of food poisoning

A quantitative study of the seasonal variation in the prevalence and concentration of E. coli O157 shedding in cattle and an assessment of its impact on human foodborne illness.
Report
1 January 2003

​Measurement of Chemical Contaminants in Shellfish from Scottish Waters

A study to monitor chemical contaminants in three shellfish species- mussels, scallops and oysters- from sites around Scotland was carried out.
Report
1 April 2002

​Measurement of ASP in King Scallops Processed in Scotland

This study measured domoic acid levels in king scallops and assessed processing practices to guide Scottish scallop processors.