Using electronic identification (eid) and molecular markers (dna) for improving the traceability and meat.

Objective

Tractability is sensitive point for consumers. Despite this, methods for tracing meat are poorly developed. With this aim, a double system based on electronic identification (BID) and DNA profiling for tracing animals and meat, according to EC regulations, is proposed. Improving knowledge of EID and overcoming limiting factors in the use of bolus (ruminants) and inject able (pig) transponders, will be attempted. We will develop and test a competitive new reader, and automatic data transfer (animal to meat) and recovery of transponders in the abattoir will also be studied. For DNA profiling, selection of markers and comparison of sampling methods will be performed. Finally the evaluation of the implementation for tracing and quality monitoring of beef and pork meats, including the management of a data base and a cost. Benefit analysis, will be made.

Programme(s)

• FP5-LIFE QUALITY - Specific Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Quality of life and management of living resources", 1998-2002

Topic(s)

• 1.1.1.-1. - Key action Food, Nutrition and Health

Funding Scheme

CSC - Cost-sharing contracts

Coordinator

N/A

Participants (8)

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES

Italy

Address

Via Enrico Fermi 1
21020 Barasso

GESIMPEX COMERCIAL S.L.

Spain

Address

Pau Claris, 165 5°C-d
08037 Barcelona

IDENTIGEN LIMITED

Ireland

Address

Innovation Centre, Trinity College
Dublin 2

INSTITUTO CANARIO DE INVESTIGACIONES AGRARIAS

Spain

Address

38200 Santa Cruz De Tenerife

INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE INVESTIGACION Y TECNOLOGIA AGRARIA Y ALIMENTARIA

Spain

Address

Carretera De La Coruça Km7.5
28014 Madrid

ISTITUTO ZOOPROFILATTICO SPERIMENTALE DELL'ABRUZZO E DEL MOLISE "G. CAPORALE" DI TERAMO

Italy

Address

Via Campo Boario S.n.
64100 Teramo

SHEARWELL DATA LIMITED

United Kingdom

Address

Puthan Farm, Wheddon Cross, Minehead, Somerset
TA24 7AS Winsford

TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH

Germany

Address

Arcisstrasse 21
80333 Muenchen