Meat Hygiene and Fresh Meat Technology

Tanbir Ahmad, Suman Talukder

• Publisher: NIPA GENX Electronic Resources and Solutions Pvt Ltd.
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN:
  9789358874976
• Topic: Art
• Subtopic: Culinary Arts

This comprehensive book on Meat Hygiene and Fresh Meat Technology is designed to meet the academic and practical needs of students and professionals in the field of veterinary and animal sciences. As the meat industry continues to expand globally, there is growing emphasis on hygienic practices in slaughterhouses, proper handling and transportation of meat animals, efficient refrigeration and freezing techniques, and effective wastewater treatment in meat processing units. This book addresses these topics thoroughly, making it a valuable resource for students, practitioners, industry personnel, public health specialists, entrepreneurs, and progressive farmers._x000D_ _x000D_ Organized into well-structured chapters, the book covers key areas including:_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Anatomy and composition of meat_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Design and facilities of modern slaughterhouses_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Transportation of meat animals and its effects on meat quality_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Ante-mortem and post-mortem examination of animals_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Slaughtering methods and hygiene_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Muscle structure, contraction, post-mortem changes, and conditioning of meat_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Storage, refrigeration, and freezing of fresh meat_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Cleaning, sanitation, and hygiene in meat plants_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Principles and operations of effluent treatment plants_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ The content is presented in a concise, student-friendly format, using flowcharts and photographs, wherever applicable to enhance comprehension and visual learning. The book is especially beneficial for students pursuing degrees in Livestock Products Technology, Animal Science, Food Science and Technology, Home Science, and related disciplines, as well as those preparing for competitive examinations in veterinary and animal sciences._x000D_ _x000D_ This book aims to bridge academic understanding with real-world industry practices and is expected to serve as a practical and insightful guide for all involved in the domain of meat hygiene and processing._x000D_