Determination of Veterinary Drug Residues and Other Contaminants in Meats and Meat Products

Dear Colleagues,

The effective control of veterinary drug residues and other harmful contaminants is essential for ensuring the safety of meat and meat products, with direct implications for public health and consumer trust. With the intensification of animal husbandry and the expanding use of veterinary pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other potential hazardous substances, the establishment of efficient and accurate detection systems for multiple classes of residues has become a priority worldwide. Current analytical approaches face significant challenges, including complex matrix interference, trace-level determination, and the need for high-throughput screening—all of which demand continuous innovation in methodologies to enhance monitoring efficiency and scope.

This Special Issue of Foods aims to collect cutting-edge research on the analysis of veterinary drug residues and related contaminants in meats and meat products. We welcome contributions focusing on technological advances and methodological improvements, including novel sample preparation techniques, applications of high-resolution mass spectrometry, development of rapid screening tools, multi-residue and multi-class detection strategies, metabolite and contaminant identification, as well as studies on method validation, residue depletion, and risk assessment.

We hope this Special Issue will serve as a platform for academic exchange and to promote the advancement of detection standards and technological innovation in meat safety.

Dr. Wei Wang
Prof. Dr. Leiqing Pan
Guest Editors

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