★Recognized expertise: The author is an animal science specialist who offers rigorous, well-documented analysis, at ease in the media
★Topical subject: The book addresses contemporary debates on food, health, and the environment, appealing to a wide audience.
★Balanced approach: Unlike extreme discourse, the book offers a nuanced vision, advocating responsible and sustainable meat consumption.

In “Meat Has Not Said Its Last Word!”, Marie-Pierre Ellies-Oury explores the place of meat in the contemporary human diet in a question-and-answer format. She examines the essential nutritional benefits of meat, such as complete proteins, heme iron, and vitamin B12, while acknowledging the environmental and ethical concerns associated with its production.
The author also analyzes plant-based alternatives, edible insects, and cultured meat, highlighting their current limitations. She advocates for sustainable, environmentally and animal-friendly farming, emphasizing its role in biodiversity and the rural economy.
The book thus offers a balanced reflection, inviting us to rethink our relationship with meat without dogmatism.

Marie-Pierre Ellies-Oury is an agricultural engineer and holds a PhD in animal sciences. She is a professor at Bordeaux Sciences Agro and an associate researcher at INRAE, within the Joint Research Unit on Herbivores. A specialist in meat product quality and agroecology, she actively contributes to debates on sustainable food.