9781118650028

GRACEY'S MEAT HYGIENE

Gracey's Meat Hygiene, 11th edition, is the definitive reference for veterinarians working in meat hygiene control. This new edition of a classic text reflects the recent significant changes in science, legislation and practical implementation of meat hygiene controls in the United Kingdom, Europe and worldwide since the 10th edition was published in 1999. This book is an excellent practical guide for teaching food hygiene to veterinary students worldwide, laying the foundations of food animal anatomy, the humane slaughter of animals for food and practical production hygiene. New chapters address the increased concern of operators, inspectors and the public to issues of animal welfare and recognise the role of the profession, and interest from the consumer, in environmental protection.

Key features include the following

Fully updated new edition, in a refreshed design with colour photographs and illustrations throughout
Includes new content on meat hygiene inspection covering the components of an integrated food safety management system as well as animal health and welfare controls in the 'farm to fork' system
A practical approach to health and safety in meat processing is outlined by identifying the hazards and then describing how these can be best controlled
With contributions from veterinary and industry experts, this edition is both a valuable teaching aid and a practical reference for veterinarians and all food business operators and their staff

David S Collins, MVB, DVPH(MH), MRCVS

Formally City Veterinarian for Belfast, he has served as a Member of Northern Ireland Food Standards Advisory Committee as well as on the Meat Hygiene Advisory Committee of the UK Food Standards Agency.His work has involved forensic investigation for the Ministry of Defence and insurance companies, advising veterinary pharmaceutical companies regarding adverse reactions, product registration and clinical trials, and advising the government on animal experimentation including clinical trials for veterinary pharmaceuticals. He is a former Chief Examiner for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in Veterinary Public Health, and was Consultant Editor for Northern Ireland Veterinary Today.

Robert J Huey, TD, MVB, DVPH(MH), MRCVS

Robert is Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Northern Ireland (DARDNI) veterinary service. He is currently Vice-President of the Federation of Veterinarians of Europe, and a past President of the Union of European Veterinary Hygienists. He is also a former President of the Veterinary Public Health Association, and was Senior Examiner in Veterinary Public Health for the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1998-2010.

Contributors xi

Preface xiii

Acknowledgements xv

1 The food animals 1

Dietary factors 2

World livestock production 3

UK meat plants and throughputs 4

Cattle 4

Breeds 4

Systems of beef production 6

Growth promoters 7

Definitions 7

Sheep 7

Definitions 9

Pigs 10

Pig breeds 10

Pig breeds in the United Kingdom 11

Pig production 11

Pig meat production 13

Glossary of terms 13

Additional facts 13

Goats 13

Poultry 14

Definitions 14

Rabbits 15

Deer 16

Handling of deer 17

References 17

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Gracey's Meat Hygiene

Gracey's Meat Hygiene

1118650026

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