Wilson's Practical Meat Inspection [Hardcover]

William Wilson (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1405124938 | ISBN-13: 978-1405124935 | Publication Date: September 19, 2005 | Edition: 7

Awareness of food safety and its economic significance has never been higher after public alarm following the BSE crisis and the Foot-and-Mouth outbreak.

This classic text is an essential handbook for all persons involved in meat inspection and the meat industry seeking information on the latest diseases and parasites. Now in its seventh edition, it has been revised to reflect the latest knowledge of BSE, Foot-and-Mouth and TB. Information on specific diseases, parasites and physiological processes has been updated and the latest legislation included. As well as this, a new chapter on illegal meat imports has been added, with the aim of helping the detection of illegal meat and ensuring its removal from the food chain.

* Well-established and respected reference for all those seeking hands-on, practical information;

* Details the latest reports on diseases and includes crucial information on meat related legislation.

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Book Description

Awareness of food safety and its economic significance has never been higher after public alarm following the BSE crisis and the Foot-and-Mouth outbreak. This classic text is an essential handbook for all persons involved in meat inspection and the meat industry seeking information on the latest diseases and parasites. Now in its seventh edition, it has been revised to reflect the latest knowledge of BSE, Foot-and-Mouth and TB. Information on specific diseases, parasites and physiological processes has been updated and the latest legislation included. As well as this, a new chapter on illegal meat imports has been added, with the aim of helping the detection of illegal meat and ensuring its removal from the food chain. Well-established and respected reference for all those seeking hands-on, practical information; Details the latest reports on diseases and includes crucial information on meat related legislation.

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Awareness of food safety and its economic significance has never been higher after public alarm following the BSE crisis and the Foot-and-Mouth outbreak.

This classic text is an essential handbook for all persons involved in meat inspection and the meat industry seeking information on the latest diseases and parasites. Now in its seventh edition, it has been revised to reflect the latest knowledge of BSE, Foot-and-Mouth and TB. Information on specific diseases, parasites and physiological processes has been updated and the latest legislation included. As well as this, a new chapter on illegal meat imports has been added, with the aim of helping the detection of illegal meat and ensuring its removal from the food chain.

• Well-established and respected reference for all those seeking hands-on, practical information;
  
• Details the latest reports on diseases and includes crucial information on meat related legislation.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 312 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 7 edition (September 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1405124938
• ISBN-13: 978-1405124935
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,515,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A documented and in-depth descriptive survey of animal processing and the associated dangers of infected and diseased meats, June 2, 2006

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This review is from: Wilson's Practical Meat Inspection (Hardcover)

The newly revised and substantially updated seventh edition of Wilson's Practical Meat Inspection by W. G. Wilson is a documented and in-depth descriptive survey of animal processing and the associated dangers of infected and diseased meats. Expertly and methodically guiding readers through comprehensive study of the intricacies of processing meat products, Wilson's Practical Meat Inspection provides an analysis of diseases, disorders, infections, viruses, and other issues damaging or endangering particular meats, while providing readers with a practical and well established reference to meat safety related legislation. As a textbook study of animal produce and the food industry, as well as its cautionary details of the meat processing industry in an age of BSE, foot-and-mouth disease, and other potential meat-related health hazards, Wilson's Practical Meat Inspection is confidently recommended reading for food safety activists, government policy makers, meat quality control inspectors, meat processors, food scientists, and the non-specialist general reader seeking a sound, well written introduction to meat processing, meat inspection, meat safety related issues.

5.0 out of 5 stars good book, February 3, 2011

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This review is from: Wilson's Practical Meat Inspection (Hardcover)

There are not as many pictures as I had hoped. However, the book layout is very good and the overview of diseases is excellent for the public health veterinarian.