Investigating the impact of preslaughter handling intensity on goats: a study on behavior, physiology, blood enzymes, and hormonal responses

Investigating the impact of preslaughter handling intensity on goats: a study on behavior, physiology, blood enzymes, and hormonal responses

IntroductionThe present study evaluated the effect of preslaughter stress intensities on the behavioral, physiological, blood biochemicals, and hormonal responses in goats.MethodsTwenty-seven intact male goats (Ardi breed, 10 months of age, 27 kg liveweight) were divided into three treatment groups...

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Main Authors: Abdullah N. Al-Owaimer, Gamaleldin M. Suliman, Mohsen M. Alobre, Ayman A. Swelum, Mohammed A. Al-Badwi, Hani Ba-Awadh, Awis Qurni Sazili, Pavan Kumar, Ubedullah Kaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Subjects:
preslaughter handling
Ardi goat
animal welfare
stress
catecholamines
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1381806/full

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