Project details: Meat Hygiene
Details of Agency-funded projects under the Meat Hygiene research programme (M01).
M01006: Routes of enteric micro-organism contamination of beef and lamb carcasses and improved intervention measures
This research project aims to investigate the causes of microbiological contamination of beef and lamb carcasses.
Results available.
M01009: Source and spread of particulate and bacterial contamination between cattle during farm to abattoir phase of production
This research project aims to investigate the causes of microbiological contamination of cattle between the farm and abattoir.
Results available.
M01013: Farm management practices to improve the visible and microbiological cleanliness of cattle hides at slaughter
This research project aims to develop guidance to improve the cleanliness of cattle hides at the point of slaughter.
Results available.
M01015: Factors affecting the presence and spread of human bacterial pathogens in sheep
This research project aims to investigate the causes of microbiological contamination of sheep between the farm and abattoir.
Results available.
M01017: Standardisation of sampling and analysis in poultry abattoirs in support of HACCP-based hygiene solutions
This research project aims to investigate if standard microbiological sampling and analysis methods can be produced for use in poultry abattoirs for verification of HACCP.
M01019: Physical methods readily adapted to existing commercial lines for reducing pathogens, particularly campylobacters, on raw poultry
This research project aims to develop methods that can be used in poultry processing to reduce microbiological contamination on carcasses.
M01020: Microbiological methods, sampling plans and criteria for red meat abattoirs in the context of HACCP/QA
This research project aims to develop acceptable method(s) for microbiological testing of red meats, sampling plans for red meat operators and hygiene performance criteria in the context of HACCP/QA.
M01022: Methods for the determination of Mycobacterium bovis within edible tissues from TB-suspect cattle following slaughter and salvage
This research project aims to determine whether M. bovis can be found in cattle meat.
Results available.
M01023: Reducing microbial contamination of poultry transport crates by improved cleaning and disinfection systems based on better water use
This research project aims to improve cleaning of poultry transport crates in order to reduce microbiological contamination.
M01024: Survey for trichinella in wild foxes and boar
This research project aims to find out whether trichinella is present in wildlife in GB.
Results available.
M01025: An evaluation of the effect of EU proposals to inspect licensed premises on the marketing of wild game - a qualitative risk assessment
This research project aims to assess the effect of proposed EU wild game legislation on risk of foodborne illness.
Results available.
M01026: A feasibility study into the marking of Category 3 (low risk) animal by-products
This research project will look at the possibility of using a chemical marker to detect the adulteration of human food products with �low risk� animal by-products.
M01027: A practical investigation into the hygienic production of 'skin-on' sheep carcasses and cattle and sheep feet
This research project aims to develop a hygienic and safe procedure for producing �skin-on� sheep meat.
M01028: Cleaning and disinfection of lairage-to-stunning areas in abattoirs
This research project aims to assess the construction and management of current red meat lairages and to propose effective cleaning and disinfection procedures to control the spread of pathogenic organisms.
M01029: Guidance on the role and reduction of airborne contamination in slaughterhouses (beef, lamb, poultry)
This research project aims to investigate and reduce the contribution made by airborne microbiological contamination to carcasses in slaughterhouses.
M01030: Global HACCP implementation in meat producing countries
This research project will undertake a review of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) implementation in major meat-producing countries, highlighting any link to public health and identifying verification procedures.
Results available.
M01031: Effective communication of animal health information through the supply chain for animals entering the slaughtering process
This research project aims to review existing data capture systems available for use in beef, sheep and pig abattoirs using criteria developed in the project.
Results available.
M01033: A study to investigate and establish the best methods for detection of campylobacter in red meat production, and accurate methods for their enumeration from red meats
This research project aims to establish a practical protocol for detection of campylobacter in red meat production and suggest practical improvements for quantifying it.
Results available.
M01035: A mini review of the causes and incidence of pericarditis in poultry
This research project is a review to establish the incidence and causes of pericarditis in UK poultry.
Results available.
M01036: Trichinella in wildlife 2004-2005
This project will collect fox carcasses from around Great Britain and test for Trichinella as an indicator species for the risk to pigs.
Results available.
M01037: Methods to measure the extent and persistence of cross-contamination with campylobacter within poultry processing plants and determination of the effectiveness of intervention procedures
This project aims to develop tracking probes for campylobacter in UK poultry processing plants.
M01038: Reduction of salmonella contamination of pig meat.
This project aims to identify alternative pig processing approaches and decontamination steps that have the potential to reduce salmonella contamination of pig meat.
M01039: Reducing campylobacter cross-contamination during poultry processing.
This project aims to identify and quantify the main contamination pathways of campylobacter in poultry processing plants and to devise intervention strategies to minimise this.
M01040: How can current slaughter, dressing and cleaning procedures in UK pig slaughterhouses be improved to reduce the risk of Salmonella contamination of pig meat?
This research project aims to identify and develop existing procedures in pig processing that can control salmonella contamination on carcasses.
M01042: Survey for Trichinella in wildlife
This project will collect fox carcasses from around the United Kingdom for Trichinella testing as an indicator of the risk of infection in pigs (2005-2008).
M01043: Evaluation of surveillance data and risk management strategies for Trichinella in Great Britain
This project aims to combine negative surveillance data from a variety of sources to establish the risk of Trichinella from pig meat and propose risk based controls.