Heat stress is one of the most stressful events in the life of livestock with harmful
consequences for animal health, productivity and product quality. Ruminants, pigs and …

Stress inevitably occurs from the farm to abattoir in modern livestock husbandry. The effects
of stress on the behavioral and physiological status and ultimate meat quality have been …

Climate change could affect meat quality in two ways. First, there are direct effects on organ
and muscle metabolism during heat exposure which can persist after slaughter. For example …

Meat quality plays an important role in the purchase decision of consumers, affecting
producers and retailers. The formation mechanisms determining meat quality are intricate …

Several initiatives, including research and development, increasing stakeholders'
awareness and application of legislation and recommendation, have been carried out in …

At all times, prior to slaughter, pigs may experience stress from a range of handling
practices, such as fasting, loading and transport, mixing, and interaction with humans. These …

Correa, JA, Gonyou, HW, Torrey, S., Widowski, T., Bergeron, R., Crowe, TG, Laforest, JP and
Faucitano, L. 2013. Welfare and carcass and meat quality of pigs being transported for two …

The study determined the effects of transportation time, distance, stocking density,
temperature and lairage time on incidences of PSE and pork quality. Frequencies of PSE …

Records of cattle slaughtered at two Chilean slaughterhouses (SLH1 and SLH2) were used
to determine prevalence and risk factors for carcasses with bruises. Bruise prevalence …

A polychotomous logistic regression was used to assess the risk factors for skin damage
prior to slaughter. A total of 116 deliveries (15,695 pigs) from commercial farms to five …