Livestock Product Processing and Quality Control
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Meat".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2025 | Viewed by 1265
Special Issue Editors
Interests: fresh meat; processed meat products; livestock carcass characteristics; cell-cultured meat, livestock products
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: food processing; food emulsion; animal feed; livestock products
Interests: animal by-product utilization; foodtech application; senior-friendly meat products; protein gelation; protein hydrolysate; livestock products
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The global demand for safe, nutritious, and high-quality livestock products continues to rise, driven by population growth, urbanization, and changing dietary preferences. Livestock products, including meat, dairy, and eggs, are essential components of human diets, providing vital nutrients and contributing significantly to food security and economic development. However, the production and processing of these products present unique challenges in terms of their safety, quality, and sustainability.
This Special Issue aims to bring together the latest research and innovative approaches in the field of livestock product processing and quality control, including:
- Automated Slaughter and Processing: Technological advancements that improve the efficiency and welfare standards in slaughtering operations.
- Chilling, Freezing, and Preservation: Studies on the impact of different preservation methods on the microbiological safety, shelf life, and sensory attributes of livestock products.
- Microbiological Safety: Research on the prevalence of foodborne pathogens in livestock products and the development of effective interventions to control their spread.
- Quality Assurance Systems: Examination of various quality assurance systems and their effectiveness in maintaining livestock product quality throughout the supply chain.
- Sustainability and Environmental Impact: Analysis of the environmental footprint of livestock product processing and the exploration of sustainable practices.
- Regulatory Compliance and Policy: Discussion on the role of regulations in ensuring livestock product safety and the impact of policy on industry practices.
This Special Issue explores advanced methodologies in processing meat, dairy, and other animal products, especially emphasizing quality assurance and safety through the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning. We invite original research, reviews, and case studies on topics such as environmental monitoring, automated slaughter and processing, precision agriculture, low-carbon practices, antibiotic resistance, and residue testing. Contributions addressing regulatory compliance and emerging technologies like CRISPR and blockchain are also highly valued. This platform aims to enhance the quality, safety, and sustainability of livestock products in the food industry.
Dr. Jungseok Choi
Dr. Ji-Yeon Chun
Dr. Hyun-wook Kim
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- livestock product quality
- meat products
- dairy products
- automated slaughter and processing
- precision agriculture
- low-carbon practices
- shelf-life optimization
- antibiotic resistance and residue testing
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