Cameron Craigie

Citation

Thesis Title
An investigation into the use of video image analysis (VIA) and visible-near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy for carcase evaluation

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The meat industry needs to identify carcases with a higher yield of superior quality meat in order to move towards a consumer-orientated carcase evaluation system. Work undertaken in this project investigated the use of video image analysis for predicting saleable meat yield of high-value cuts in beef carcases and characterized the relationships between visible-near infrared spectra and instrumental meat quality parameters in beef, lamb and venison of various genders and breeds. Results indicated that video image analysis would enable a yield-based payment for beef carcases and that visible-near infrared spectroscopy could be used to improve the consistency of meat on offer to consumers. The results of this research will assist the meat industry to refine carcase evaluation systems to reflect consumer demands for high quality beef, lamb, and venison. By aligning meat production to consumer demand, meat producers and processors can expect a growth in sales and a higher return on investment.

Supervisors
Professor Stephen Morris
Mr Dave Ross
Professor Rainer Roehe
Dr Roger Purchas
Dr Simone Hoskin
Dr Charlotte Maltin