Download or read book Gracey's Meat Hygiene written by David S. Collins and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-11-17 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gracey’s Meat Hygiene, Eleventh Edition is thedefinitive reference for veterinarians working in meat hygienecontrol. This new edition of a classic text reflects therecent significant changes in science, legislation and practicalimplementation of meat hygiene controls in the UK, Europe andworldwide since the 10th edition was published in 1999. Anexcellent practical guide for teaching food hygiene to veterinarystudents worldwide, in addition to laying the foundations of foodanimal anatomy, pathology and disease. New chapters addressthe increased concern of both the public and inspectors to issuesof animal welfare and recognise the role of the profession, andinterest from the consumer, in environmental protection. Key features include: Fully updated new edition, in a refreshed design with colourphotographs and illustrations throughout. Includes new content on meat hygiene inspection covering thecomponents of an integrated food safety management system as wellas animal health and welfare controls in the ‘farm tofork’ system. A practical approach to health and safety in meat processing isoutlined by identifying the hazards and then describing how thesecan best be controlled. With contributions from veterinary and industry experts, thisedition is both a valuable teaching aid and a practical referencefor veterinarians and all food business operators and theirstaff.