Animal welfare within the US slaughter industry continues to prevail as one of the top
priorities for livestock producers, businesses, and consumers alike. There are federal …

Introduction The pre-slaughter management period is a critical juncture in the beef supply
chain, having implications not only for animal welfare and product quality, but also for …

This study determined the effects of distance travelled, lairage duration and number of
stunning shots on the plasma levels of bovine heat shock protein 70 (HSPA1A), cortisol …

Background Pre-slaughter stress or the welfare condition of food-producing animals (FPAs)
and the slaughter practices of slaughterhouse workers (SHWs) are critically important for the …

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of indigenous transport methods on
hormonal responses and physico-chemical meat quality in lambs. The lambs (n= 10) were …

The study determined the activities of creatine kinase (CK) and lactate dehydrogenase
(LDH) in transported cattle as indicators of welfare and how they relate to beef quality. A total …

Increasing demand for safe meats stems from deepening awareness and concerns about
consumer health. Nevertheless, upgrade in existing meat standards results in increased …

The increase in the slaughter of pregnant cows (SPCs) for meat (except as may be approved
by veterinarians on health grounds to salvage the animal) is unethical. SPCs for meat is also …

Simple Summary The transport and general handling of slaughter animals are associated
with a series of events that cause stressful and unfavorable conditions that can compromise …

This study quantified the welfare of 423 cattle and water buffalo in four Bangladeshi
slaughterhouses to identify facility and species-specific factors that influence welfare. The …