ASC475 Animal Products Technology (8)
The subject investigates the major animal products of meat, milk and fibre in relation to consumer preferences and markets, and the biological and processing factors that affect product quality. The primary focus is on wool, beef and lamb meat quality measurement and marketing with small sections on milk (both sheep and dairy cattle) and skins. The processing of each of the above products will be covered with particular emphasis on the effect that quality has on processing performance. The subject has close contact with industry with visits to local processing plants a feature.