“EHEC – A problem not specific to organic farming”

<div style="text-align: justify;">There has been much
speculation about the pathogenic EHEC bacterial strain that has claimed the lives of more than
thirty people so far in Germany. In the present document FiBL, the Research Institute of Organic
Agriculture, presents a summary of scientific facts on the issue. The document addresses the
following questions and more:<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What is EHEC?<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Is organic
production more susceptible to EHEC?<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Why does organic farming use organic
fertilizers to close nutrient cycles?<br>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What are the benefits of using organic
fertilizers?<br>In addition, this document addresses the links between ethologically sound feeding
practices and animal health as well as general fertilizer management in organic farming.
<br></div><br><a href="../share/img_lib_files/1503_fibl.pdf">Further information</a>&nbsp;
<br><br>FiBL , 14/06/2011, <a href="http://www.fibl.org/">http://www.fibl.org/ </a>