Technical book on avian inspection, written by an experienced author in this topic, which tackles the most important findings noticed during broiler meat inspection at abattoirs. After starting with an introduction about poultry inspection, the book describes the most significant conditions (pathologies, rejections due to poor processing, offal for human consumption) found during broiler inspection. Each chapter is divided in three parts clearly differentiated: definition, origin, and responsibilities arising for veterinarian/ inspector. A chapter entirely dedicated to animal welfare is included within this book. It is focused on the major aspects to be considered by veterinarian/inspector under compliance with current legislation. However, it is intended to provide a complete book with a clear practical guidance which supports the veterinarian in his daily work at abattoir.

Authors:

ANTONIO LARA MORENO

He is specialist in animal production and food hygiene, and acquired extensive professional experience in the UK since 1999 in the area of health inspection, particularly in the meat industry sector. In 2001, he integrated the veterinary port inspection team of Southampton (England) in the control of animal products imported from third countries. Between 2004 and 2013, he specialises in the health inspection of poultryduring slaughter in abattoirs.

Key Features:

➜ Visual and practical atlas.

➜ Written by an expert with a wide experience in the field of meat inspection.

➜ Must-see material for any professional involved in poultry industry.

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction to poultry inspection

2. Animal welfare

3. Congenital malformations

4. Arthritis, tenosynovitis and other joint lesions

5. Cellulitis

6. Dermatitis and pododermatitis

7. Airsacculitis

8. Pericarditis

9. Emaciation

10. Hepatitis

11. Peritonitis and perihepatitis

12. Ascites

13. Septicaemia and toxaemia

14. Other pathologies

Pendulous crop

Badly bled

Anasarca

Nutritional muscular dystrophy or white muscle disease

Ruptured gastrocnemius tendon or green leg

Oregon disease

Breast blister

Enteritis

Fatty liver syndrome

Tumours

15. Others

Poultry feet and offal for human consumption

Other rejections due to poor processing

Overscalding

Poor plucking

Contamination

Machine damage and bruising

Meat fallen on the floor

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