About the Journal

Welcome to the Journal of Meat Science, a biannual publication proudly presented by ACS Publisher on behalf of the esteemed Indian Meat Science Association (IMSA). Based in Hyderabad, our journal is dedicated to advancing original Research and Development in all branches of Meat Science and Technology, providing a platform for sharing cutting-edge insights through research papers and exclusive review articles (by invitation only). In collaboration with IMSA and ACS Publisher, we strive to foster knowledge sharing and exploration in the field. Join us in shaping the future of Meat Science and be a part of this exciting journey.

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Current Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2026): Journal of Meat Science (June) 2026
Published: 2026-02-28

Review Article

  • Meat Safety in India: Hazards, Value Chain Vulnerabilities and Institutional  Frameworks

    Rajendran Thomas, Sadhana Ojha, Devarshi Bharadwaj, Dolly Sharma, Hirakjyoti Das
    1-5
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jms.2026.21.01.1

Research Article

  • indPOtrace: Digital Innovation for Smart Pig Farming and Safe Pork Supply  Chains in India

    R Thomas, D Bharadwaj, A Kerketta, D Sharma, H Das, V K Gupta
    6-11
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jms.2026.21.01.2

  • Application of Infrared Spectroscopy with Multivariate Analysis and Soft Indepen dent Modelling of Class Analogies (Simca) for the Detection of Meat Species

    Suresh k Devatkal, Praneeta Jaiswal, Rahul Anurag, Kalyani Jatoth, Chandana Yadagiri
    12-15
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jms.2026.21.01.3

  • Effect of Caponization on Meat Quality and Proximate Composition of Slow-Grow ing Indbro Brown Layer Cockerels

    Srilatha T, Suresh K Devatkal, Karnati Kishore, Talapaneni Kotaiah, Ratna Supriya, Chandana Yadagiri
    16-21
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jms.2026.21.01.4

  • Sensory Acceptability of Low Salt Buffalo Calf Meat Rolls Enriched with Dried Plum  Powder (DPP) and Dried Apple Pomace Powder (DAPP) during Refrigerated Storage

    Pradeep Kumar Singh, Surender Kumar, Sanjay Yadav, Suman Bishnoi, Reetu Rani, Ashok Pathera
    22-29
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jms.2026.21.01.5

  • Effect of Guava Leaves Powder on the Oxidative and Microbial Stability of Chicken  Meat Nuggets during Refrigerated (4±1°C) Storage

    Manjula Kola, Bhaskar Reddy G V, Kalyani Bandi, Jhansi Donadi
    30-38
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jms.2026.21.01.6

  • Chemical and Molecular Assessment of Heavy Metal Residues and Meat  Species Mislabeling in Meat Products from Tikrit City, Iraq

    Karkaz M Thalij, Fatma A Salman, Mohammed A Jasm
    39-45
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jms.2026.21.01.7

  • Effects of Feeding Differently Processed Karanj (Pongamia pinnata) Seed  Meal on Digestibility and Carcass Characteristics of Broiler Chickens

    Benisheikh Ali Adam, Mustapha Abdul, Igwebuike Joseph, Makinta Alhaji Ali, Marte Musa Ali, Sani Ibrahim, Usman Muhammad Kolo
    46-51
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jms.2026.21.01.8

  • An Analytical Approach for Differentiation of Meat from Slaughtered and  Dead Chicken at Different Periods of Time

    Rohit Kumar Jaiswal, Aseem Kumar Anshu, Sushma Kumari, Gargi Mahapatra, Anjay, Sanjay Kumar, Kaushlendra Kumar, Ajeet Kumar, Himalaya Bhardwaj
    52-59
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jms.2026.21.01.9

  • Processing and Storage Stability Assessment of Buffalo Meat Powder

    R J Zende, V M Vaidya, V H Shukla, A S Nair, P S Gaikwad, N S Panicker, A H Shirke, S M Tambe, S G Kori
    60-66
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jms.2026.21.01.10

  • Sodium Tri-Polyphosphate Improves the Storage Stability of Restructured  Poultry Meat Slices at Refrigerated (4±1°C) Storage

    Kumar S, Anjaneyulu A S R, Gadekar Y P
    67-73
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jms.2026.21.01.11

  • Development of a Novel Marinade with Lemon Grass and Green Tea Powder  for Chicken Meat

    P Mithun Hari Raj, A R Sen, PK Mandal, S Kasthuri, M Muthukumar
    74-78
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.48165/jms.2026.21.01.12
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