Wilson’s Practical Meat Inspection, 7th Edition

Meat Inspection Handbook: Animal Diseases, Parasites & Food Safety

This practical reference provides essential guidance on meat inspection, animal diseases, parasites and food safety. The seventh edition incorporates updated information on major animal diseases, relevant legislation and illegal meat imports, supporting effective inspection practices and the protection of the food supply.

Key Features

• Covers the fundamental principles of practical meat inspection
• Explains the importance of meat hygiene and food safety
• Examines diseases affecting animals intended for human consumption
• Provides updated information on BSE
• Covers Foot-and-Mouth disease and its implications
• Discusses tuberculosis in animals
• Explores parasites relevant to meat inspection
• Examines physiological processes affecting meat quality
• Supports the identification of abnormalities during inspection
• Discusses disease-related risks in the meat supply chain
• Covers legislation relevant to meat inspection
• Explains the role of regulatory compliance in food safety
• Includes guidance on detecting illegal meat imports
• Highlights procedures for preventing unsafe meat from entering the food chain
• Serves as a practical reference for meat inspectors and meat industry professionals