Meat Science: An Introductory Text by Paul Warriss (formerly University of Bristol, UK)
This is an introductory textbook on meat science suitable for students of animal, veterinary and food science. It will also serve as a primer for those taking a postgraduate course in meat science, and provide useful background for professionals in food hygiene and meat inspection. Coverage includes the growth and composition of animals, meat quality, the chemical composition and structure of meat, meat hygiene, spoilage and preservation, animal welfare, and measuring eating quality.