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Method and system for detecting fecal and ingesta contamination on the carcasses of meat animals

  • US 5,914,247 A
  • Filed: 03/03/1998
  • Issued: 06/22/1999
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/03/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for detecting ingesta or fecal contamination on a surface of an animal carcass during or after slaughter comprising:

  • a. illuminating the surface of a carcass of an animal with UV or visible light having a wavelength effective to elicit fluorescence of feces of an animal consuming plants containing photosynthetic pigments at a wavelength between about 660 to 680 nm, andb. detecting fluorescent light emission from said surface at a wavelength between about 660 to 680 nm,wherein detection of fluorescent light emission at said wavelength between about 660 to 680 nm is an indication of the presence of ingesta or fecal material on said surface of said carcass, and further wherein said illuminating and said detecting are conducted during slaughter or within about 1 hour of completion of slaughter of said animal.

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