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Improving food quality through new technology.

A R Peters1

  • 1Hoechst UK Ltd, Milton Keynes.

The Veterinary Record
|June 2, 1990
PubMed
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New technologies can enhance animal health, fertility, and meat quality, but consumer perception and acceptance remain significant challenges. Improved communication is crucial for integrating technological advancements into animal agriculture effectively.

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Area of Science:

  • Animal Science and Technology
  • Food Quality and Safety
  • Veterinary Medicine

Background:

  • Technological advancements offer potential improvements in animal disease management, growth, fertility, and overall product quality.
  • Product quality encompasses objective measures (e.g., carcass composition) and subjective factors (e.g., flavor, animal welfare), increasingly valued by consumers.
  • Existing technologies like beta-agonists and somatotrophins impact carcass traits, while consumer perception of quality can be influenced by factors beyond objective measurements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the consistency between new technological developments and the improvement of animal product quality, considering both objective and subjective attributes.
  • To explore the relationship between specific technologies (e.g., beta-agonists, somatotrophins, vaccines) and their effects on meat and milk quality.

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  • To address the disconnect between technological benefits and consumer perceptions, and the resulting political and regulatory challenges.

    • Main Methods:

    • Review and analysis of existing research on the impact of various technologies on animal production and product quality parameters.
    • Examination of consumer perception studies regarding animal products derived from technologically advanced systems.
    • Assessment of regulatory frameworks and political responses to the adoption of new animal health and production technologies.

    Main Results:

    • Technologies like beta-agonists and porcine somatotrophin alter carcass composition (leaner meat), but potential negative impacts on eating quality exist.
    • Bovine somatotrophin may not affect milk composition but can influence consumer perception of milk quality.
    • Improved vaccines and immunological techniques enhance animal health, welfare, and product uniformity, contributing to food quality, yet a gap persists between scientific benefits and public acceptance.

    Conclusions:

    • A significant disparity exists between the realized benefits of new animal technologies and consumer understanding and acceptance.
    • Political resistance to certain technological advancements highlights the need for better communication and engagement with the public.
    • Enhanced information exchange among scientists, industry, regulators, and consumers is essential for the responsible adoption of technologies that benefit all stakeholders.