page_title: Meat science
hierarchical_section_title: Meat science
caption_attribution_description: The inspection of meat was important due to the potential dangers associated with the product. For example, there have been numerous outbreaks of trichinosis due to poor meat hygiene. Trichinosis is an infection of the intestines that results in diarrhoea, muscle pains, fever, dehydration and swelling around the eyes. It is caused by a parasitic worm called Trichinella spiralis. Humans can swallow the larvae if it is present in raw or undercooked meat. Once in the stomach the worms hatch. Meat inspections in abattoirs are one way to prevent outbreaks of the disease. This microscope has a glass plate with a grid etched on to its surface, which would have allowed close, systematic examination of meat samples. maker: Unknown maker Place made: France Wellcome Images Keywords: compound microscope; trichinosis; monocular microscope; Larva
context_page_description: Meat science is the study of meat, including its production, preparation and preservation. Some meat scientists are studying methods of producing artificial meat such as cultures of muscle cells.
context_section_description: Meat science is the study of meat, including its production, preparation and preservation.  Some meat scientists are studying methods of producing artificial meat such as cultures of muscle cells.
caption: A microscope used to inspect meat in France in the 19th century
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