Preslaughter handling and slaughter of meat animals

Preslaughter Handling & Welfare

Preslaughter Handling and Slaughter of Meat Animals examines animal handling and welfare from farm preparation and transport through stunning and slaughter. It covers physiological and behavioral indicators of stress, as well as meat and carcass quality measures used to assess welfare. The book also addresses mobile slaughter and non-traditional meat species, making it useful for veterinarians, animal scientists, producers, and welfare professionals.

Key Features

• Covers preslaughter handling of meat animals
• Addresses animal welfare throughout slaughter
• Examines farm preparation and transport
• Discusses handling practices before slaughter
• Covers stunning and slaughter methods
• Explores physiological stress indicators
• Examines behavioral welfare indicators
• Links welfare with meat quality
• Covers carcass quality assessment
• Discusses mobile slaughter systems
• Addresses non-traditional meat species
• Presents current welfare research
• Includes multiple livestock and poultry species
• Supports humane handling practices
• Useful for veterinarians and animal scientists