Development and test of a visual-only meat inspection system for heavy pigs in Northern Italy

Abstract Background There is a general consensus in recognizing that traditional meat inspection is no longer able to address the hazards related to meat consumption. Moreover, it has been shown that invasive procedures, such as palpation and incision, can increase microbial contamination in carcass...

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Main Authors: Sergio Ghidini, Emanuela Zanardi, Pierluigi Aldo Di Ciccio, Silvio Borrello, Giancarlo Belluzi, Sarah Guizzardi, Adriana Ianieri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-017-1329-4