The effect of the final wash location on the microbiological and visual condition of lamb carcases

The project will assess the effect of washing carcases prior to the final inspection station on the microbiological and visual condition of the lamb carcase. The project will monitor prevalence and concentration of indicator bacteria (Aerobic Plate Count, E. coli and Enterobacteriaceae.) plus the frequency, amount and type of visual contamination requiring trimming in the two systems under investigation.