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INCREASE MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL AND MID-SIZE PACKING PLANTS BY IDENTIFYING SUPERIOR PORK QUALITY USING ULTRASOUND

Objective

The overall goal of this project is to apply and optimize Biotronics' technology for small and mid-size packers. Objectives and related tasks are to reduce components and streamline software, while maintaining accurate and repeatable measurements; validate online scanning and processing of carcasses for backfat and %IMF at a cooperating small plant; install a compact prototype system; and train plant operators for scanning and maintenance procedures.

Investigators
Amin, V. R.; Hart, CO, .
Institution
Biotronics, Inc.
Start date
2023
End date
2025
Funding Source
Nat'l. Inst. of Food and Agriculture
Project number
IOWW-2023-01583
Accession number
1029916
https://portal.nifa.usda.gov/web/crisprojectpages/1029916.html