Meat Quality

This book covers factors affecting meat quality from the growth of animals to the final product. It discusses specific aspects of meat quality for beef, pork, and sheep. This comprehensive book covers key topics such as animal welfare, nutrition, pre-slaughter handling, slaughter technology, breeding strategies, and the influence of common genetic factors on meat quality. It also discusses the latest meat production systems designed to ensure high-quality meat and the role of transgenic animal technology in meat quality.