The Quality and Safety of Meat and Poultry Products and Byproducts in a One Health Perspective: Technology and Prospects
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Meat".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 16 July 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editors
Interests: animal nutrition; amino acids; goose production; meat products; feed quality; enzymes; microbiome
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Interests: poultry production; egg products; egg quality; antioxidants; poultry nutrition; bioavailability; proteomics
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: animal production; meat products; poultry products; quality parameters; goose nutrition; amino acids; metabolism
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Meat and poultry products and their byproducts are fundamental components of the global food supply for both humans and companion animals. Their quality and safety are paramount within a One Health perspective, which recognizes the interconnected health of humans, animals, and the environment. The integrity of these products is continually challenged by complex issues such as veterinary drug residues, the safety of mechanically separated meats, and the potential transfer of contaminants through the food chain into pet foods.
Advancements in technology and research are crucial for addressing these interconnected challenges. Innovative interventions, including novel detection and mitigation strategies for drug residues, sustainable processing techniques for byproduct valorization, and enhanced safety protocols for pet food production, can be used to safeguard health across species. These technological and scientific solutions aim to mitigate public health risks, such as antimicrobial resistance, ensure nutritional security, and promote a sustainable and ethical bioeconomy.
This joint Special Issue developed by Foods and Animals aims to bring together leading scientific researchers to present high-quality articles exploring the latest advances in this integrated field. We seek contributions that explore the development, application, and prospects of innovative methods to ensure and improve the quality, safety, and sustainability of meat and poultry products and byproducts, from primary production to human and pet consumption.
You may choose our Joint Special Issue in Animals.
Dr. Zhi Yang
Dr. Xiaoli Wan
Prof. Dr. Zhiyue Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- poultry meat quality
- functional meat products
- one health
- food safety
- byproduct valorization
- antimicrobial interventions
- pet food safety
- processing technology
- foodborne pathogens
- circular bioeconomy
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