An in vitro microtiter plate adherence assay for the characterization of M . hyopneumoniae and adhesins has also been developed. The hybridoma cell lines and the assay are now available for research and clinical development uses. A Method to Lessen Contamination in Meat . . . A method for reducing contamination of animal carcasses during slaughtering, particularly bovine carcasses, has been developed. The stickiness of the exposed carcass surface is reduced so fewer contaminants adhere to the surface or adhere less tightly.
Contamination is minimized and the effficiency of subsequent cleaning procedures is improved.