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Research

Research activities of the department are focused in three areas: food chemistry, food mikrobiology, hygiene and technology of milk and milk products.

Food microbiology

Area of research is focused on the monitoring of selected group of raw material and foodstuffs od animal origin, mainly milk and milk products. The aim of interest are significant pathogens and indicator microorganisms, particularly alimentary diseases agents (particularly L. monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus spp., Lactobacillus spp., Bacillus spp., And E. coli).

typing on a molecular level
surveillance of antibiotic resistance
the possibility of the formation of biofilms
production of toxins, determine the decarboxylation activity of microorganisms and other aspects affecting the quality and safety of food of animal origi

Food chemistry

Research is focused on food quality parameters and chemical indicators of health safety of raw materials and foodstuffs of animal origin.

study of hygienically and nutritionally important parameters of honey
issues important nutrients (especially milk proteins, fatty acids, sterols) and micronutrients (lipophilic vitamins a hydrophilic group B vitamins, lactoferrin, iodine)
contaminants formed during the technological processes, storage or culinary treatments (HMF, PAHs, biogenic amines

Hygiene and technology of milk and dairy products

The research is oriented on the area of ​​study influence the health status of dairy cows of stable, acquisition and treatment of raw milk and dairy technology and storage to changes in the composition of milk and dairy products, and further research in the field of indicators quality, hygiene and wholesomeness of milk and milk products in the areas of physical, chemical, and biological indicators (including sheep and goat milk and milk products).

The research is also focused on the issue of methods for the determination of tetracyclines and quinolones in cow's milk.

Instrumental workplace equipment

Department of Chemistry is the central chromatografic department with gas and liquid chromatography,

mass spectrometry and workplace FT_NIR spectroscopy.

Department od Microbiology and molecular methods of analysis carried out on the basis of modern molecular biological and immunological methods (PCR, Real-Time PCR, ELFA).

The mentioned research activities are mostly carried out under the project of the Ministry od Agriculture of the Czech Republic NAZV KUS QJ 1230044.

Currently solved projects under the auspices of the Department of Meat Hygiene and Technology

  • 2017-2025 National Agency for Agricultural Research (NAZV):
  • QK1810212 Fast, complex and multiplex methods for simultaneous detection of foodborne pathogens in foods of animal and plant origin.

Previously solved projects under the auspices of the Department of Meat Hygiene and Technology

  • 2015-2020 Ministry of the Interior - Security Research of the Czech Republic (BV III / 1 - VS): VI20152020044 Multiplex xMAP technology for complex detection of pathogenic agents important from the point of view of ensuring the protection of human and animal health
  • 2015-2018 National Agency for Agricultural Research (NAZV): QJ1510233 Comprehensive evaluation of the influence of traditional and alternative methods of castration on pig breeding and meat quality to ensure sustainable and competitive pork production in the Czech Republic.
  • 2015-2018 National Agency for Agricultural Research (NAZV): QJ1530107 Methods for identification, traceability and authentication of food and feed with components of animal origin.
  • 2011-2015 European Regional Development Fund / MEYS: CZ.1.05 / 1.1.00 / 02.0068 CEITEC - Central European Institute of Technology, Research Program: Molecular Veterinary Medicine, Research Group: Food Safety - Analysis and prevention of circulation of zoonotic pathogens in the food chain.
  • 2005-2011 Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports (MEYS): MSM6215712402 Veterinary aspects of food safety and quality.
  • 2005-2008 European Commission, 6th Framework Program: CT-2005-007076 POULTRYFLORGUT - Control of the intestinal flora in poultry for ensuring the safety products for human consumers.
  • 2005-2007 Grant Agency of the Czech Republic (GA CR): GA525 / 05/0311 Rapid methods for detection of pathogenic strains of Yersinia enterocolitica in food.
  • 2003-2005 National Agency for Agricultural Research (NAZV): QF3085 Evaluation of antibiotic resistance of Campylobacter jejuni from food, environment and man
  • 2002-2004 Grant Agency of the Czech Republic (GA CR): GA525 / 02/0287 Development of ELISA and PCR screening methods for the detection of Campylobacter bacteria in food.
  • 2001-2006 COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) / MEYS: OC NA.002 Typing and subtyping of thermophilic strains of Campylobacter sp. isolated from slaughtered poultry and pigs.
  • 2001-2005 National Agency for Agricultural Research (NAZV): QD1192 Protection of pork production against salmonella and campylobacter.