H. Russell Cross Ph.D.

Dr. H. Russell Cross has more than 35 years of management experience, holding numerous positions in government, academia and the private sector. He currently holds the position of professor in the Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University, and is a member of The National Provisioner’s Editorial Board.

Reducing pathogenic bacteria from animals during the harvesting process

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H. Russell Cross Ph.D.

September 24, 2021

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In 1987, the Meat Science Research Laboratory, Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, prepared an Israel — United States Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation funding request to reduce the presence of pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella on poultry and to more readily remove feathers during processing.

Butcher cutting meat on the Food Processing Plant

Beef plant of the future

Smaller operations, improved technology, more automation expected

H. Russell Cross Ph.D. Davey Griffin Ph.D.

August 17, 2021

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The introduction of COVID-19 caused unexpected changes for the world and will continue to have an impact on the agriculture industry for years to come. One of the industry segments directly hit by this change will be the beef packing segment.

Beef industry must take control of own food-safety destiny

H. Russell Cross Ph.D.

August 1, 2012

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Dr. H. Russell Cross, Head, Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University, asks if it’s doing enough and suggests the next logical steps to advance the state-of-the-art.

Effective interventions: Multiple, effective hurdles provide our best

H. Russell Cross Ph.D.

December 12, 2011

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Let’s take a look back. HACCP was developed in the 1950s to early 1960s primarily because we wanted to send safe food into space.

H. Russell Cross Ph.D.

April 29, 2010

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During the spring of 1993, in the midst of the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak, the Secretary of Agriculture asked me how many federally inspected beef plants in the United States had voluntarily implemented HACCP. I had to tell him that out of almost 7,000 plants, less than 500 were practicing HACCP.

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IPPE 2025

The International Production & Processing Expo is the world's largest annual poultry and egg, meat, and animal food industry event of its kind. A wide range of domestic and international decision-makers attend this annual event to find solutions for their business, network with industry colleagues, and learn about the latest technological developments and issues facing the industry.

The 2025 IPPE already has 1,200+ exhibitors that will occupy more than 583,000+ square feet of exhibit space. The 2025 IPPE will offer timely and important information and an efficient way for producers and processors to find solutions to enhance their operations.

We look forward to being with you again at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. Mark your calendar to join us Jan. 28 - 30, 2025. You will not want to miss this "must-attend" event for our industries!

H. Russell Cross Ph.D.

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Reducing pathogenic bacteria from animals during the harvesting process

Beef plant of the future

Beef industry must take control of own food-safety destiny

Effective interventions: Multiple, effective hurdles provide our best

Beef traceability systems: If not now, when?

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