Join Us for the 1st SafeGameMeat Conference!
Venue: Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Porto (LINK)
Conference Dates: 26 May 2025, 1:00 PM WEST (UTC+1) – 28 May 2025, 1:00 PM WEST (UTC+1)
Conference Focus
The 1st SafeGameMeat Conference will bring together experts, researchers, and stakeholders to explore the game meat supply chain from field to fork. Key discussion topics will include:
- Hunting and processing – best practices and regulatory perspectives
- Trade networks and supply chains – market trends and key challenges
- Chemical hazards – contaminants and consumer safety
- Biological hazards – microbial risks and prevention strategies
Key Questions to Be Addressed
- How do hunting practices, processing, inspection, trade, legislation, and consumption of game meat differ across Europe?
- What chemical and biological risks must be considered to ensure consumer health and food safety?
SafeGameMeat Session at the Wild Game Meat Chain Congress
Session Date: 11th April 2025 | Time: 09:00–13:30 (UTC)
Venue: Department of Veterinary Sciences, Grugliasco Campus, University of Turin
Format: On-site and online participation
COST Action CA22166 – Safety in the Game Meat Chain (SafeGameMeat) will host a dedicated session during the 4th Italian National Congress “The Wild Game Meat Chain”, held at the University of Turin from 9–11 April 2025.
The session will be conducted in English and will feature presentations from all four SafeGameMeat Working Groups, addressing key topics in game meat safety and supply chain management.
This session is co-financed by COST Action SafeGameMeat (CA22166) and supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology).