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Integrated technologies to enhance meat quality - An Australasian perspective.
N J Simmons1, C C Daly, C R Mudford
1AgResearch Ruakura MIRINZ Centre, East Street, Private Bag 3123, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Meat Science
|November 9, 2011
Summary
New Zealand and Australian meat industries are developing cost-effective technologies to measure and improve meat quality. This program integrates on-line measurements, expert systems, and market feedback to enhance meat production and create new commercial opportunities.
Area of Science:
- Agricultural Science
- Food Technology
- Meat Science
Background:
- Meeting diverse market demands for meat quality is crucial for the Australasian meat industry.
- Cost-effective and flexible technologies are needed to ensure consistent meat quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement innovative technologies for on-line meat quality assessment.
- To create integrated systems for interpreting quality data and providing producer feedback.
- To explore methods for manipulating meat's structural and biochemical properties for commercial benefit.
Main Methods:
- On-line measurement of meat quality attributes during processing.
- Development of expert systems for integrating and interpreting real-time data.
- Establishing market feedback loops to producers.
- Investigating methods to modify meat structure and biochemistry.
Main Results:
- Overview of new technologies developed through a collaborative program.
- Technologies are either in commercial use or final validation stages.
- Focus on integrating on-line measurements, expert systems, and market feedback.
Conclusions:
- The collaborative program is successfully delivering new technologies to the Australasian meat industry.
- These advancements aim to improve meat quality, create commercial opportunities, and enhance industry success.
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