BioPet Vet Lab launches DNA-based system to track meat
date:Jul 25, 2012
The company has entered into a partnership with Southern Natural Foods, a meat processor based in Knoxville, US, to initially track beef from farm to table. This capability will help consumers determine the source and the quality of the meat.
Under the program, beef producers will be required to undertake a point of origin registration and a DNA sample will be taken from existing stock and new birth stock.
Following this, BioPet will maintain a database of cattle at each registered farm. A quick
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