Meat Inspection, The Pathoanatomic Basis

Publication Year: 2017

Author / Editor: Henrik E. Jensen, Páll S. Leifsson, Ole L. Nielsen, Jørgen S. Agerholm, and Tine Iburg

Overview: This comprehensive textbook establishes a pathoanatomic foundation for meat inspection in production animals. It utilizes concise explanations and extensive color illustrations to support professionals and veterinarians in assessing and diagnosing lesions in accordance with current meat hygiene legislation.

Key Topics Covered:

General conditions and special implications of production animals
Pathological lesions organized by various organ systems (such as the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and alimentary systems)
Cross-disciplinary areas of meat inspection, including pyaemia and granulomatous or pyogranulomatous inflammations
Forensic pathology, animal welfare, and neoplasms