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Dr Mladen Rašeta, PhD

Senior Research Associate

Department Sector for Scientific-Technical Cooperation, Development and Transfer Technology

INSTITUTE OF MEAT HYGIENE AND TECHNOLOGY (INMES)

Kaćanskog 13, 11040 Belgrade, Serbia

Моb: +381 63531809

Теl:  +381 11 26 50 655

E-mail: mladen.raseta@inmes.rs

 

EDUCATION

1998 – 2005 – Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – octor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and Master of veterinary science (Mr sci. vet.)

2014 – PhD dissertation on Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – Belgrade, „Frequency of findings of Salmonella spp. on broiler carcasses and their importance for food safety “.

2017 – Specialist of food hygiene and technology (Spec. vet. med.) on Faculty of Veterinary Medicine – Belgrade

 

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

2007 – Researcher trainee – Instute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

2008 – Junior research assistant – Instute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

2015 – Research assistant – Instute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

2022 – Senior research fellow – Instute of Meat Hygiene and Technology

 

PROJECT PARTICIPATIONS

  • 2008 – 2010 – Researcher in scientific research project: „Improving the Microbiological Safety of Beef – Consumer Exposure Assessment for E. Coli and Salmonella spp.“, Project Number BT20209).
  • 2008 – 2010 – Researcher in scientific research project: „Technological and protective properties of indigenous lactic acid bacteria strains isolated from traditionally fermented sausages and their application in the meat industry“, Project No TR20127.
  • 2013 – 2020 – Researcher in scientific research project: „Improvement and development of new technological processes in the production of animal products in order to obtain quality and safe products competitive on the world market“, Project No III 46009.
  • 2018 – Researcher in scientific research project: „Reducing Sodium Content in Meat Products – Technological Opportunities, Quality Features and Health Aspects“, Project No TR 31083.
  • 2018 – Researcher in cooperation program with industry: „Extending the Sustainability of Fresh Chilled Meat (POPimes)“ Project No 80.
  • 2018 – Researcher in cooperation program with industry: „Establishment of a new line for the production of marinated and breaded poultry meat products packaged in a modified atmosphere (MAPAN)“, Project number 82.
  • 2018 – Researcher in cooperation program with industry: „Improvement / improvement of the shelf life and evaluation of the average nutritional value of milk products produced in the traditional way“, Project No 84.
  • 2018 – Researcher in cooperation program with industry: „Optimization of the process of sterilization of canned meat, from the aspect of nutrition preservation and food safety“, Project No 89.
  • 2018 – Researcher in cooperation program with industry: „Domestic swine Mangulitza meat products – looking at the traditional way of production while ensuring quality and safety“, Project No 180.
  • 2018 – Researcher in cooperation program with industry: „Improving the shelf life of milk products by applying good manufacturing / hygiene practices“, Project No 230.
  • 2018 – Researcher in cooperation program with industry: „Quality and safety of traditional / smoked meat products“, Project No 277.

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Basic duties and responsibilities: consultant in slaughterhouses and meat processing facilities. Reviewer of technological operations on the slaughter line, optimization of heat treatment (pasteurization and sterilization) in the production of meat products, prevalence of Salmonella spp on poultry meat, HACCP system optimization for meat business subjects.
  • Prevalence of Salmonella spp on carcases (cattle, pigs and poultry) from the aspect of improving the hygiene of the carcass production process and ensuring the safety of meat and meat products.
  • Control, monitoring and optimization of the heat treatment process (pasteurization, cooking and sterilization) in the production of meat products.
  • Recording and reviewing technological operations on the slaughter line (cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry), with active training of slaughterhouse staff.
  • Reviewing and solving existing technological problems in the production of meat and meat products.
  • Optimization of the Food Safety Assurance System (HACCP) for food business operators.
  • Risk analysis in meat and meat products production.
  • Assistance in the preparation and conception of the plan of self-control of food business operators, in accordance with current legal regulations.
  • Provision of training for professional staff, HACCP team and employees by topics: HACCP system, Prerequisites: Good hygiene practice (GHP), Good manufacturing practice (GMP), Standard operating procedures (SOP), Standard sanitation operating procedures (SSOP), Animal Welfare, Heat Treatment, and many other topics.
  • Assistance with respect to all aspects of the operation of the control laboratory and the production of product declarations in accordance with the requirements.

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES

 

  • As a lecturer, actively participates in the training of employees, technology in the meat industry in Serbia. He then actively participates in solving safety and technological problems in domestic and foreign industries that deal with the production of fresh meat and meat products.
  • Member of NALED (Organization for Local Economic Development).
  • Member of the program and organizational committees of several international conferences organized by the Institute for Meat Hygiene and Technology (57th, 58th, 59th International Conference (MEATCON).
  • Participant in the work of the Section for Hygiene and Technology of Foods of Animal Origin of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, whose meetings discuss current issues in the meat industry and current legislation (quality of meat products and quality of eggs).
  • Member of the Sensory Testing Committee of the Department of Sensory and Physical Testing with Parasitology for the year 2024 at the Institute of Meat Hygiene and Technology.

 

AREA OF SCIENTIFIC INTEREST

Veterinary Medicine and Food Technology; Specific field: Food Safety and Technology.

 

SELECTED SCIENTIFIC PAPERS

  • Rašeta M., Teodorović V., Bunčić O., Katić V., Branković-Lazić I., Polaček V., Vidanović D., 2014. Antibiotic resistance and molecular studies on Salmonella enterica subspecies enterica serovar Infantis isolated in human cases and broiler carcasses. Acta Veteriaria Beograd, 64, 2, 257-268 (IF/2014=0,133), ISSN (Online) 1820-7448, DOI: 10,2478/acve-2014-0024
  • Lilić S, Karan D, Jovanović J, Babić J, Borović B, Stefanović S, Rašeta M. 2017. Possibility of partial replacement of sodium chloride with potassium chloride to ammonium chloride in production of meatballs in tomato souce. Meat Technology, 58 (1), 47-51, UDK: 637.521.4.04 ; 664.8.035, ID: 239750668
  • Mrdović B, Rašeta M, Branković-Lazić I, Milijašević M, Baltić B, Nastasijević I. 2017. Pigs and cattle slaughter process hygiene in a large-scale and small-scale abattoir: A report from one county in Serbia. Meat Technology, 58 (2), 65-72, UDK: 614.97(497.11) ; 637.513.12 ; 636.5’64.065, ID: 254360332
  • Rašeta M, Branković-Lazić I, Mrdović B, Besckei Z. 2017. Determination of weight loss and temperature of broiler carcasses during air cooling with intermittent water spraying – case study. Meat Technology, 58 (2), 88-92, ID: 254361356, ISSN: 2466-2852, UDK: 636.5.083.312.5
  • Nastasijević I, Lakićević B, Rašeta M, Đorđević V, Janković V, Mrdović B, Branković-Lazić I. 2018. Evaluation of pig welfare in lairage and process hygiene in a single abbatoir. Meat Technology, 59 (1), 8-22, UDK: 614.97 (497.11) ; 636.4.083 ; ID: 265901580, https://doi.org/10.18485/meattech.2018.59.1.2
  • Rašeta M, Branković-Lazić I, Lilić S, Katanić N, Parunović N, Korićanac V, Jovanović J. 2018. Partial replacement of sodium chloride with potassium chloride or ammonium chloride in a prepared meal – cooked peas with pork burger. Meat Technology, 59 (2), 114-119, UDK: 613.291:546.32’131, ID: 271410956, https://doi.org/10.18485/meattech.2018.59.2.6
  • Paskaš S, Miočinović J, Savić M, Ješić G, Rašeta M, Becskei Z. 2019. Comparison of the chemical composition of whey cheeses urda and ricotta. Macedonian Veterinary Review, 42 (2), 47-53, DOI: 10.2478/macvetrev-2019-0020, ISSN (online) 1857-7415.
  • Rašeta M, Branković-Lazić I, Mrdović B, Baltić B, Becskei Z, Đorđević V. 2019. Optimization of liver pâté sterilization from the aspects of preserving nutritional value and ensuring food safety. Meat Technology, 60 (2), 97-105, UDK: 664.933.637.52.05; ID: 282266636, https://doi.org/10.18485/meattech.2019.60.2.4
  • Branković-Lazić I, Jovanović J, Simunović S, Rašeta M, Trbović D, Baltić T, Ćirić J. 2019. Evaluation of sensory and chemical parameters of fermented sausages. Meat Technology, 60 (2), 84-90, UDK: 637.524.05, ID: 282260492, https://doi.org/10.18485/meattech.2019.60.2.2
  • Rašeta M, Mrdović B, Janković V, Besckei Z, Lakićević B, Vidanović D, Polaček V, 2017. Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of Salmonella spp. in meat products, meat preparations and minced meat. 59th International Meat Industry Conference MEATCON 2017. 1–4 October 2017, Zlatibor, Serbia. IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 85 (2017) 012028, doi: 10.1088/1755-1315/85/1/012028, ISSN: 1755-1315
  • Rašeta M, Đorđević V, Vidanović D, 2015. Contamination Routes of S. Infantis in food chain of broiler meat production and it’s significance for public health. 58th International Meat Industry Conference MEATCON 2015. 2–4 October 2015, Zlatibor, Serbia. IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 5 (2015), 254- 257., Procedia Food Science Vol. 5 (2015) 1–328, ISSN 2211-601X, doi:10.1016/j.profoo.2015.09.073
  • Rašeta M., Vranić V., Branković-Lazić I., Teodorović V., Bunčić O., Grbić Z., Lakićević B., (2014) Hygiene in the production of broiler carcasses, Tehnologija mesa, 55, 1, 54-59, ISSN 0494-9846; DOI: 10.5937/tehmesa1401154R
  • Maslić-Strižak D., Spalević Lj., Rašeta M., Branković-Lazić I. (2012) Breeding broiler chickens in the industrial poultry production, Tehnologija mesa, 53, 1, 1-7, ISSN 0494-9846; DOI: 10,5937/tehmesa1001001M
  • Betić N, Baltić T, Ćirić J, Bajčić A, Rašeta M, Mrdović B, Karabasil N. 2019. Process hygiene of pig carcasses in one large-scale slaughterhouse in the west of Serbia, during 48 months. 60th International Meat Industry Conference MEATCON 2019. 22–25 September 2019, Kopaonik, Serbia. IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 333 (2019), ISSN: 1755-1307 doi:10.1088/1755-1315/333/1/012046
  • Rašeta M, Jovanović J, Branković-Lazić I, Trbović D, Mrdović B, Becskei Z, Đorđević V. 2019. Problems in determining the nutrition declaration for unpacked meat products – example of domestic cooked sausage. 60th International Meat Industry Conference MEATCON 2019. 22–25 September 2019, Kopaonik, Serbia. IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 333 (2019) ISSN: 1755-1307, doi: 10.1088/1755-1315/333/1/012097.
  • Brankovic-Lazić I, Lilić S, Jovanović J, Rašeta M, Mrdović B, Trbović D, Nastasijević I. 2019. Assessment of sensory and chemical parameters of tea sausage. 60th International Meat Industry Conference MEATCON 2019. 22–25 September 2019, Kopaonik, Serbia. IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 333 (2019), ISSN: 1755-1307 doi:10.1088/1755-1315/333/1/012048
  • Jovanović J, Velebit B, Nikolić A, Branković-Lazić I, Babić J, Milijašević M, Mrdović B, Rašeta M. 2019. Assessment of process hygiene in take-away restaurants at gas stations in Serbia. 60th International Meat Industry Conference MEATCON 2019. 22–25 September 2019, Kopaonik, Serbia. IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 333 (2019), ISSN: 1755-1307 doi:10.1088/1755-1315/333/1/012067
  • Milićević D, Janković S, Murić K, Petrović Z, Petronijević R, Rašeta M, Đinović-Stojanović J. 2019. Safety of milk and whey from Zlatibor region in relation to aflatoxin M1 contamination: a seasonal study. 60th International Meat Industry Conference MEATCON 2019. 22–25 September 2019, Kopaonik, Serbia. IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 333 (2019), ISSN: 1755-1307 doi:10.1088/1755-1315/333/1/012077
  • Mrdović B, Nastasijević I, Branković-Lazić I, Jovanović J, Nikolić A, Petrović Z, Rašeta M 2019. Examination of meat preparations in order to control process hygiene in retail. 60th International Meat Industry Conference MEATCON 2019. 22–25 September 2019, Kopaonik, Serbia. IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 333 (2019), ISSN: 1755-1307 doi:10.1088/1755-1315/333/1/012083
  • Veskovic-Moračanin S, Memiši N, Đukić D, Milijašević M, Borović B, Rašeta M 2019. Air quality and impact on food safety. 60th International Meat Industry Conference MEATCON 2019. 22–25 September 2019, Kopaonik, Serbia. IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 333 (2019), ISSN: 1755-1307 doi:10.1088/1755-1315/333/1/012111
  • Branković-Lazić I, Rašeta M, Nikolić D, Lukić M, Karan D, Lilić S 2015. Reducing the sodium chloride content in chicken pate by using potassium and ammonium chloride. 58th International Meat Industry Conference MEATCON 2015. 2–4 October, Zlatibor, Serbia. IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 5 (2015), 22-25, ISSN 2211-601X, doi: 10.1016/j.profoo.2015.09.006
  • Lakićević B, Nastasijević I, Rašeta M 2015. Sources of Listeria monocytogenes contamination in retail establishments. 58th International Meat Industry Conference MEATCON 2015. 2–4 October, Zlatibor, Serbia. IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 5 (2015), 160-163, ISSN 2211-601X, doi: 10.1016/j.profoo.2015.09.046
  • Rašeta M, Branković-Lazić I, Vranić D, Trbović D, Turubatović L, Jovanović J, Lilić S. 2015. Salt content of poultry meat products. 58th International Meat Industry Conference MEATCON 2015. 2–4 October, Zlatibor, Serbia. IOP Publishing IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science 5 (2015), 230-233, ISBN 978-86-82547-07-5
  • Nastasijević I, Branković-Lazić I, Milijašević M, Rašeta M, Mrdović B, Baltić B, Betić N, Bajčić A. 2019. Precision livestock farming in a food safety context. Unifood Conference – Section Food Chain sustainability, 5-6 October 2018, University of Belgrade, Programme and Book of Apstracts, OH11, FCS 11, 116
  • Besckei Z, Savić M, Tarić E, Bojkovski J, Čobanović N, Radisavljević K, Relić R, Cojkić A, Rašeta M, Kiskaroly F, Ozvegy J, Andras-Laszlo N, Polaček V. 2018. Bacterial microflora of pneumonic lungs in immunosupressed piglets. Šesnaesto Savetovanje ,,Zdravstvena zaštita, selekcija i reprodukcija svinja“, 31. maj – 02. jun 2018, Srebrno jezero, Veliko Gradište, Srbija, 155-157, ISBN: 978-86-6419-025-1
  • Becskei Z, Savić M, Cojkić A, Dimitrijević B, Rašeta M, Kilibarda N, Vegara M. 2015. Meat quality of autochtonous Sjenica Zackel sheep – Basis for sustainable production of genetic resource on the Sjenica-Pester plateau, Proceedings of the 26th International DAGENE Symposium, 17-19 June, 2015, pp. 65-72, Dobrna, Slovenia, ISBN 978-961-6204-70-5
  • Lakićević B., Katić V., Lepšanović Z., Janković V., Rašeta M. (2014) Listeria monocytogenes important foodborne pathogen and causative agent of listeriosis in humans and animals, Medical Data, Vol 6, No 2, pp 171-176, ISSN 1821-1585; ID: 207773452
  • Rašeta M., Vesković-Moračanin S., Borović B., Karan D., Vranić D., Trbović D., Lilić S. (2010) Microclimatic conditions during the ripening of sausages produced in the traditional way, Tehnologija mesa, Vol. 51, No 1, pp 45-51
  • Lilić S., Borović B., Velebit B., Lakićević B., Baltić T., Rašeta M., Spirić D. (2010) Microbiological status of beef carcasses at the slaughter line, Tehnologija mesa, vol. 51, No 2, pp 149-153
  • Vesković-Moračanin S., Borović B., Velebit B., Rašeta M., Milićević D. (2009) Identification of mycobiota in Serbian slaughterhouses, Zbornik Matice Srpske za prirodne nauke, Vol. 117, pp 45-49
  • Karan D., Vesković-Moračanin S., Parunović N., Rašeta M., Babić J., Đorđević M,Tadić R. (2009) Sensory characteristics of traditionally fermented sausages. Tehnologija mesa, Vol. 50, No 5-6, pp. 335-341
  • Vesković-Moračanin S., Turubatović L., Rašeta M., Stefanović S., Janković S., Škrinjar M., 2011. Standard working procedures in traditional fermented sausage production of ,,Sremska“ sausage, Veterinarski glasnik, Vol. 65, br. 1-2, pp 45-56
  • Vesković-Moračanin S., Rašeta M., Karan D., Trbović D., Turubatović L., Šaponjić M., Škrinjar M., 2012. Zlatar cheese – characteristics of traditional production and overview of some quality parameters, Veterinarski Glasnik, Vol. 66, br. 1-2, pp. 85-96
  • Rašeta M., Vranić V., Grubić M., Grbić Z., Branković-Lazić I, Jovanović Jelena (2013) Quality of poultry carcasses on the slaughter line in relation to the season. 57th International Meat Industry Conference, Meat and Meat products – perspective of sustainable production, Proceedings, Belgrade, june 10th-12th, 164-168
  • Rašeta M., Branković-Lazić I., Vranić D., Trbović D., Turubatović L., Jovanović J., Lilić Slobodan (2013) Salt Content of Poultry Meat Products. 57th International Meat Industry Conference, Meat and Meat products – perspective of sustainable production, Proceedings, Belgrade, june 10th-12th, 230-233
  • Jovanović Jelena, Velebit Branko, Bunčić Olivera, Katić, Rašeta M., (2013) Prevalence of Campylobacter spp in Serbian Poultry Slaughterhouses. 57th International Meat Industry Conference, Meat and Meat products – perspective of sustainable production, Proceedings, Belgrade, june 10th-12th, 285-288
  • Rašeta M., Bunčić O., Katić V., Matekalo-Sverak V., Đorđević V., Jovanović J., (2012) Hygiene of the production process of minced unformatted meat and safety criteria. 57th International Meat Industry Conference, Meat and Meat products – perspective of sustainable production, Proceedings, Belgrade, june 10th-12th, 289-292
  • Rašeta M., Matekalo-Sverak V., Đorđević V.,Vranić V., Branković-Lazić I., Grbić Z., Grubić M., Lončina J., (2012). The hand hygiene of workers from the aspect of process hygiene in retail sale of food, Biological Food Safety&Quality, BFSQ Belgrade, 171-173
  • Lilić S., Velebit B., Borović B., Baltić T., Spirić D., Rašeta M., Erdeljan M (2010) Microbial contamination of beef carcasses. XII international Symposium NODA, 19th-21th October, Novi Sad, Serbia ,,Feed Technology, pp. 71-75
  • Rašeta M., Matekalo-Sverak V., Lilić S., Velebit B., Borović B., Gerić T., Šego Z. (2010) Hygiene trade conditions of unpacked poultry meat and giblets in retail in Serbia, XII international Symposium NODA, 19th-21th October, Novi Sad, Serbia,, Feed Technology, pp. 79-85