Beginning with their sources, including manure and animal feed, and detailing their development, spread and transmission to humans, Zoonotic Pathogens in the Food Chain gives an insightful introduction to and epidemiological overview of the problems raised by zoonotic pathogens.

Contributions by: Susan Cork, Richard A Holley, Athol Klieve, Denis O Krause, Rod Mackie, Tim McAllister, Bastiaan G Meerburg, Steve Oliver, Juan Carlos Rodriguez-Le Compte, Herman W. Barkema, Michael Trevan