Beef carcass inspection systems

Publication date: 09/06/2017
Extent: 12 pages

Contributions by: William James, formerly Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)-USDA, USA

Chapter synopsis: This chapter provides an overview of the purposes and importance of meat inspection programmes in addressing hazards to both human and animal health. Subsequent sections cover the design, implementation and results of ante- and post-mortem inspection, and provide a review of some important procedures used by Veterinary Services to inspect cow heads, viscera and carcasses.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2016.0008.11