AI Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on the challenges of preventing microbial contamination during the skinning process of beef carcasses, comparing two methods: upward hide pulling (UHP) and downward hide pulling (DHP).
- Although there were no significant overall differences in contamination levels between UHP and DHP, specific carcass sites (flank, shin, brisket, and neck) showed notable differences in total viable counts (TVCs).
- The observed variations in contamination are likely linked to weaknesses in the implementation of hygiene control programs rather than the skinning technique itself.
Article Abstract
Preventing microbial contamination during dehiding is challenging, and skinning methods are of critical importance for the hygienic status of beef carcasses. Two skinning methods are usually employed: upward hide pulling (UHP) and downward hide pulling (DHP). This study has compared the microbiological contamination of carcasses using both systems in a beef processing plant in the process of changing its dehiding method from UHP to DHP. 100 cm(2) areas from eight carcass sites (ham, chuck, rump, bung, flank, brisket, shin and neck) were sampled on 36 skinned carcasses dehided by each technique. Total viable counts (TVCs) and Enterobacteriaceae counts for each site were determined. No significant differences were observed in total (pooled-samples) carcass contamination regardless of the method used. However, significant differences (p<0.05) in TVCs were observed at the flank, shin, brisket and neck. These differences can be attributed to possible deficiencies in the implementation of the HACCP pre-requisite programmes, and are not necessarily associated with the skinning method per se.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.meatsci.2014.03.009 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Distribution of ivermectin residues in different Zebu cattle tissues and its stability in thermally processed canned meat.
J Food Sci Technol
January 2025
Department of Animal Nutrition and Production, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, University of São Paulo, Pirassununga, SP 13635-900 Brazil.
Ivermectin (IVM) is one of the most widely used antiparasitic drugs worldwide and has become the drug of choice for anthelmintic and tick treatment in beef cattle production. Drugs used in production animals requires a withdrawal period after treatment to avoid residual concentrations above the defined maximun residue level (MRL). The aims of this study were to quantify the residue level of IVM in different muscles of cattle at several different time periods following 1% or 3.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDiet quality components and gut microbiota of patients on peritoneal dialysis.
J Ren Nutr
January 2025
Division of Nephrology Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil; Nutrition Program, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. Electronic address:
Objective: To evaluate the associations between the quality of the diet and its components and microbial diversity and composition in peritoneal dialysis (PD) patients.
Design And Methods: This crossectional study included PD patients for at least 3 months, aged 18-75 years and clinically stable. The Diet Quality Index (DQI), validated for the Brazilian population, is based on the energy density of 11 components ("sugar and sweets"; "beef, pork and processed meat"; "refined grains and breads"; "animal fat"; "poultry, fish and eggs"; "whole cereals, tubers and roots"; "fruits"; "non-starch vegetables"; "legumes and nuts"; "milk and dairy products"; "vegetable oil").
The Antimicrobial Effect of Thymol and Carvacrol in Combination with Organic Acids Against Foodborne Pathogens in Chicken and Beef Meat Fillets.
Microorganisms
January 2025
Laboratory of Microbiology, Biotechnology & Hygiene, Faculty of Agriculture Development, Democritus University of Thrace, 68200 Orestiada, Greece.
Bioactive compounds and organic acids are applied to a wide range of foods against different types of foodborne pathogens. In the present study, carvacrol and thymol (1000 mg/L) were applied in wine-based marinades, alone or in combination with them and in combination with tartaric acid, malic acid, ascorbic acid, citric acid, and acetic acid (in concentration 0.1% /), in chicken and beef fillets and their antimicrobial activity, antioxidant capacity, and pH were estimated during refrigerated storage.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA Review of Producer Adoption in the U.S. Beef Industry with Application to Enteric Methane Emission Mitigation Strategies.
Animals (Basel)
January 2025
Department of Agricultural Economics, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS 66506, USA.
Cattle are ruminant animals that produce enteric methane (CH) emissions as a byproduct of their natural digestive process. U.S.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Novel Subunit Vaccine in the Prevention of -Caused Diarrhoea in Neonatal Calves.
Animals (Basel)
January 2025
Clinique Vétérinaire des Mazets, 15400 Riom es Montagnes, France.
()-caused calf diarrhoea (scours) is widespread and leads to calf mortality in cattle industries worldwide. A recent discovery of a glycopeptide epitope on the parasite recognized by a monoclonal antibody has led to the development of a new vaccine. It was designed for cows to pass on passive immunity to their neonatal calves.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWant AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!