Ensuring Safety and Quality in the Production of Beef: Safety: Vol 1

Acuff, Gary (Editor)/ Dickson, James (Editor)/ Wells, James/ Paoli, Greg/ Fratamico, Pina

ISBN 10: 1786760568 / ISBN 13: 9781786760562

Published by Burleigh Dodds Science Pub, 2017

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233 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Ensuring Safety and Quality in the Production of Beef: Safety: Vol 1
• Publisher: Burleigh Dodds Science Pub
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1786760568
• ISBN 13: 9781786760562
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.6 kilograms

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Synopsis

Drawing on an international range of expertise, this book reviews research addressing safety challenges in beef production. The first part of the book addresses pathogenic risks on the farm, developments in detection techniques and safety management. The second part of the book reviews safety issues in the rest of the supply chain, from slaughterhouse operations to management of the cold chain and consumer handling of fresh beef.

Ensuring safety and quality in the production of beef Volume 1: Safety will be a standard reference for animal and food scientists in universities, government and other research centres and companies involved in beef production. It is accompanied by Volume 2 which reviews quality issues in beef production.

About the Authors

Dr Gary Acuff is Professor of Food Microbiology and Director of the Center for Food Safety at Texas A&M University, USA and Fellow of the International Association for Food Protection and the American Academy of Microbiology.

Dr James Dickson is Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University, USA and Fellow of the International Association for Food Protection and the American Academy of Microbiology.

Dr. William James served as the Chief Veterinarian and a Senior Executive upon retirement from the United States Department of Agriculture - Food Safety and Inspection Service. During his 28 year career he worked in the offices of Field Operations, Policy, Science, and International Affairs. Dr. James is now the Chief Consultant at William James & Associates, LLC. Drawing from his extensive experience, he provides assistance on international and domestic issues of regulatory compliance, foreign equivalence requirements, humane handling, supply chain security, and other areas of food safety and international trade.