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Showing 1 to 20 of 36 for “"Meat processing"”.
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Controlled microbiological and environmental techniques in meat processing
… populations and their effects on processed meat. The technique consisted of an initial reduction of surface bacteria on conventionally handled muscle tissue via a hot water dip, followed by processing at 28ºC in a sterile plastic isolator where Pediococcus cerevisiae was introduced into the …
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Fault detection and path optimisation for a meat-processing robot
… cuts during an extended trial in an Australian meat-processing plant. An online training scheme is implemented to allow for the retraining of the neural network weights as required. The fault detection module is extended to handle a greater number of fault conditions and to detect variations in …
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Phycoremediation of meat processing wastewater by using microalgae scenedesmus sp.
Wastewater produced from Meat Processing Wastewater (MPWW) contains high nutrient loads which can induce eutrophication and cause water quality to deteriorate as it has been claimed that this type of wastewater is difficult to treat due to different types of processed meat and factory activities. …
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Sanitizer efficacy against bacteria attached to synthetic meat processing surfaces
… against bacteria attached to synthetic meat processing surfaces was determined. In initial experiments, in vitro suspensions of Shw. putrefaciens, P. fragi, S. typhimurium, and L. monocytogenes were challenged with sanitizers according to the AOAC Germicidal and Detergent Sanitizer Test …
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Food Defense Among Meat Processing and Food Service Establishments in Kentucky
… knowledge and concern of agroterrorism in meat processing facilities in Kentucky, and to determine knowledge and concern of food tampering and food defense in food service establishments in Warren County, Kentucky. The second objective was to determine security strategies that were being …
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The effect of heat on fingertip sensitivity of meat processing workers
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The Current Status of Meat Processing Facilities in Agricultural Education Programs in West Virginia
… providing students with hands on training in the meat processing field. Currently there is little information on the knowledge and skill level of instructors operating high school meats processing facilities. Therefore, this study was conducted to determine the expertise of the instructors and to …
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Phycoremediation of NH4+ and PO43- from meat processing wastewater by using microalgae botryococcus sp.
… on particular type of wastewater discharged from meat processing industry is less reported. Wastewater disposed from meat processing industry has high content of NH4+ and PO43-. Hence, this study is carried out to determine the effectiveness of microalgae Botryococcus sp. to remove nutrients NH4+ …
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Comparative genomics of Listeria species isolated from the meat processing chain in South Africa
… genomics of Listeria species isolated from the meat processing chain in South Africa, explores the applications of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) of meat products isolated from food and food processing facilities to enhance understanding of the overall distribution of genomic elements that …
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Investigation of the factors influencing successful implementation of HACCP systems in meat processing SMEs in the UK
… safety regulatory issues. In the United Kingdom meat industry,HACCP has been developed most successfully to large-scale enterprises. Onthe other hand, HACCP implementation was less effective in small andmedium sized businesses (SMEs) and this phenomenon has been attributed toinsufficient …
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Assessing the Impact of Regulated HACCP Systems on the Efficiency and Profitability of United States Meat Processing and Packing Sectors
… (1) limited scope of HACCP implementation in the meat industry. Only 14.7% of the respondents have HACCP systems in place, (2) Small firms will incur an average of 2.5 cents per pound of amortized implementation and operating HACCP expenses, (3) The cost structures of all firm categories are …
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Longitudinal study of Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes in a small and very small fresh meat processing plant environment
Small and very small fresh meat processing facilities have scarce resources to monitor foodborne pathogen contamination patterns and transmission dynamics in their premises. Environmental control of Salmonella enterica, Escherichia coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes, is important to prevent …
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Effectiveness Of Visual-Based Safety Training Compared With Non-Visual Based Safety Training In The Meat Processing Industry For Non-English Speaking, Hispanic Employees
… non-English, Spanish speaking employees in the meat industry is more effective than non-visual training. The literature review included in this thesis studies the known barriers to training Hispanic workers, the existing training methods out there for safety training, and the best forms of …
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Exploring the potential of duckweed (Lemnaceae) as a circular protein crop on agri-food industry wastewaters
… agri-food wastewaters, dairy soiled water and meat processing wastewater, could support duckweed growth. Dairy soiled water was found to support sustained duckweed growth with regular pH adjustment, while providing a protein-rich biomass with an amino acid profile comparable to that of soybean …
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Eat MO beef : effects of regional labeling on Missouri consumers' beef preferences
… suggesting a desire to increase Missouri's meat processing capacity, it is necessary to provide consumer data for industry consideration. The objective of this research is to empirically measure Missouri consumers' willingness-to-pay for various beef attributes and how this varies by age and …
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When the cows come home : post post-industrial urban agriculture
… corporations. This consolidation has isolated meat processing facilities from small farmers, favoring corporations who have built enormous processing facilities to match their demand. Given that the consumption of beef has leveled out in the past few decades, the environmental costs of …
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Employee perception of performance appraisal and its relationship with organisational commitment: the case of a meat corporation in Namibia
… in the performance appraisal system at a Meat processing plant in Namibia. Regression analysis was employed to examine the relationship between employee perception of performance appraisal and organisational commitment. The results of the statistical analyses show that very weak to …
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Simulation studies to profile development and control of mixed-culture static and dynamic biofilms during extended raw beef processing operations using combinations of nanobubble water and peracetic acid
… natural microflora presence in simulated beef processing conditions—even though mixed-species biofilms remain the most common form encountered in real-world settings. This research evaluates the application of nanobubble water (NW)—recognized for its potential antimicrobial properties—in …
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An Investigation of Antibiotic Residue in Non-Commercial Beef in Southwest Missouri
… keeping few or no medical records, and consuming meat from an animal in which the withdrawal period from antibiotics was not observed. This research study investigated the percentage of beef butchered for non-commercial use in southwest Missouri that contained antibiotic residue. The study tested …
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Modeling the Mechanics of Temple Production in the Middle Kingdom: An Investigation of the Shena of Divine Offerings Adjacent to the Mortuary Temple of Senwosret III at Abydos, Egypt
… were also brought to evident, including meat processing, fish procurement and processing, wine processing, metal-working, linen production, and pottery production. Over 5000 seal impressions were recovered from the shena buildings and its midden. These seal impressions record the names …
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