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trichinoscope [1 record]

Record 1 2007-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optical Instruments
  • Meats and Meat Industries
DEF

An apparatus for the detection of trichinae in the flesh of animals, as of service.

CONT

The trichinoscope is used to detect Trichinella spiralis in samples of the diaphragmatic pillars from manufacturing grade pigs with a head-on dressed weight of 90 kg or more. [It] is a low power stage microscope with image projecting capacity [which] has a large field of view to facilitate easy search of the sample.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments d'optique
  • Salaison, boucherie et charcuterie
DEF

Appareil destiné à dépister la trichinose dans les carcasses de porcs.

Spanish

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